Enforcement Directorate Conducts Searches in Multiple States Over Illegal Minor Minerals Mining

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducting extensive searches across Odisha's Ganjam district and parts of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh in connection with illegal mining of minor minerals like sand and black stone. Operations target alleged mafias, business partners, and political figures, including a BJD leader in Odisha. Authorities have seized cash, high-end vehicles, documents, and frozen bank accounts under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. Investigations focus on illegal excavation, tax evasion, and financial irregularities linked to organized mining syndicates exploiting local resources.