Five JCB Machines and Four Trucks Seized for Illegal Sand Mining in Dhamni Par River
The administrative authorities in Dharampur taluka have launched a massive crackdown against illegal sand mining activities occurring in the Par riverbed near Dhamni village. Dharampur Mamlatdar Hardik Dholiya and his specialized team conducted a surprise inspection following reports of unauthorized excavation in the river area. During the raid the team discovered several heavy vehicles actively engaged in lifting sand from the riverbed without the required legal permits. Upon being asked for documentation the operators failed to produce any valid permission papers leading to the immediate seizure of five JCB machines and four trucks involved in the illegal operation.
The seized vehicles included two empty trucks and two trucks heavily loaded with approximately five tons and seven tons of sand respectively. The Mamlatdar office ensured that all the equipment and vehicles were brought to the office premises for formal documentation and legal processing before being handed over to the police department for safe custody. This swift action by the local administration has sent a strong message to the sand mafia operating in the Valsad district who have been exploiting natural resources for private gain at the cost of the environment.
The official report regarding this seizure and the details of the involved parties is currently being prepared by the Mamlatdar office to be sent to the Valsad Geologist Department. This higher authority will be responsible for further investigating the depth of the illegal mining operation and calculating the total loss of royalty to the government treasury. Under the current laws the owners of the seized JCBs and trucks are likely to face heavy financial penalties and legal action for violating environmental and mining regulations. The authorities have emphasized that such unauthorized digging weakens riverbanks and poses a long term threat to the local ecosystem.
Illegal sand mining has been a recurring issue in the rivers of South Gujarat including the Par river which serves as a vital water source for several villages. The local administration has noted that such activities not only lead to significant revenue loss for the state government but also result in severe ecological damage including the depletion of groundwater levels and the destruction of natural habitats within the riverbed. The residents of Dhamni and neighboring areas have previously voiced concerns about the noise and environmental impact of heavy machinery operating in the middle of the night and during early morning hours.
Hardik Dholiya and his team have warned that this raid is just the beginning of a larger surveillance initiative. The Mamlatdar office plans to increase the frequency of surprise checks across all sensitive river zones in Dharampur taluka to ensure that no mineral excavation occurs without the proper oversight of the mining department. The involvement of the police in this case ensures that the seized property remains under strict supervision while the legal battle proceeds in the district courts. The authorities are also looking into the possibility of larger syndicates backing these local operators to dismantle the network entirely.
The protection of the Par riverbed remains a top priority for the Valsad district administration as part of their broader environment protection goals for 2026. By seizing high value equipment like JCB machines the government aims to create a significant financial deterrent for those considering illegal mining ventures. The local community has welcomed the move hoping that the strict enforcement of mining laws will help preserve the natural beauty and stability of the riverbed for future generations while ensuring that all industrial activities contribute fairly to the public revenue through legal channels.
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