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2023: Riverbed Mining Deaths & Violence in WEST INDIA
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2023: Riverbed Mining Deaths & Violence in WEST INDIA

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(Wreckage of sand laden tractor after collision with sand loaded truck in Dholpur, Rajasthan in June 2022. Image Source: Patrika)

After analysis of the riverbed mining related deaths and violence incidents in North and East Indian states in Part one and Part two between April 2022 and February 2023, this third part in the series presents the summary of detailed compilation on the topic in West Indian states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa for the period.

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Sand Mining Review 2017- 3 – Judicial Interventions Fail To Restore Damage
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Sand Mining Review 2017- 3 – Judicial Interventions Fail To Restore Damage

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In the first part we have seen, countless reports from 2017 revealing unabated riverbed mining,   exposing some politicians-officials-mafia nexus and showing no let up in violent attacks on many villagers, activists, government officials possibly by sand mafia across the country.

In the second part of Sand Mining Review of 2017, reports have highlighted several State Governments failing to effectively reign in unsustainable sand mining business despite sometimes prompt administrative actions. Interestingly, while several States want the Centre to form a uniform mechanism, the Central Government on the contrary has proposed further dilution of mining laws.

Now, here is third and concluding part of this review, highlighting judicial interventions on the issue.

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