Mohali police conducted a large-scale operation against illegal mining, registering 20 FIRs and arresting 15 individuals. The crackdown, involving over 250 personnel, resulted in the seizure of mining equipment and vehicles. The Mining Department is assessing confiscated materials. Notices were also issued to suspected crusher owners. This action follows complaints and recent observations by a local BJP leader highlighting fresh excavation evidence, contradicting earlier administration claims of no mining activity.