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West Bengal CM orders crackdown on illegal mining and sand extraction to stop revenue leakage fast
Politics
Published on 13 May 2026
Sand extraction, illegal gates, and a one week deadline
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has directed all departments to curb illegal mining and sand extraction, calling it a major financial drain. The order also demands speedy rollout of central government schemes within a week and immediate removal of unauthorized toll and drop gates across the state.
- CM Suvendu Adhikari targets revenue loss from illegal mining and sand extraction
- Departments must execute central schemes within the next week
- Unauthorized toll and drop gates across West Bengal are to be dismantled
- Crackdown aims to plug “leakages” and tighten enforcement
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