Former Haryana Minister flags ‘illegal sand mining’ in Yamuna, urges NGT to act

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GURUGRAMFormer Haryana Minister and senior Congress leader Karan Dalal has written to the National Green Tribunal (NGT), drawing its attention to what he called “ongoing illegal and unrestrained” sand mining operations along the banks of the Yamuna river, particularly in the districts of Palwal, Faridabad, Sonipat, and Yamuna Nagar.He sought “urgent, firm, and exemplary action” against all individuals and entities involved.In a detailed nine-page letter outlining numerous violations, Mr. Dalal alleged a “systematic and large-scale plunder” of the Yamuna riverbed, orchestrated by a “powerful, well-organised, and influential sand mining mafia” operating with blatant impunity.Published - June 22, 2025 01:24 am IST