Enforcement Directorate Conducts Raids in Odisha, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh Over Illegal Sand Mining

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids in Odisha's Ganjam district and parts of Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh targeting illegal sand mining operations. In Odisha, the ED seized around Rs 2.5 crore in cash, high-end vehicles, and documents linked to brokers and local strongmen involved in unauthorized excavation and sale of minor minerals. Simultaneous searches in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh uncovered unaccounted cash, vehicles, and frozen bank assets connected to a sand mining syndicate. Investigations are ongoing under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, with further details awaited.