Sand mining scandal rocks Himachal Pradesh, as IAS officer arrested for inspecting illegal activity.
The Incident Unfolds
SDM Om Kant Thakur, a 2019-batch IAS officer, was inspecting illegal sand mining on the Beas river in Himachal Pradesh. The incident occurred when he was inspecting the area, and he was arrested by the police.
Mining mafia targets local politician in Himachal Pradesh, sparking outrage and condemnation.
The incident highlights the threat posed by the mining mafia to the lives of the people in the attack.
The Incident
On the evening of [date], Thakur was attacked by the mining mafia in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. The incident occurred when Thakur was on his way to the government hospital in Mandi. He was not accompanied by any policeman at the time of the incident.
The Attack
The Aftermath
The incident has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation from various sections of society. The ruling Congress government has been accused of failing to provide adequate security to Thakur.
The Response
Despite a ban, illegal sand mining continues unabated in the Beas, especially from the Pandoh to Mandi stretch of the river. End of Article FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA