Illegal sand mining attack: 6 officials injured in Bihar; FIR filed against 21

In a disturbing incident in Bihar's Kishanganj district, at least six mining officials, including the mining inspector, sustained injuries in an alleged attack by individuals involved in illegal sand mining. The incident occurred around 3 pm when a team led by the mining inspector responded to a complaint about unauthorized sand lifting. Approximately 25 people reportedly attacked the team with weapons and stones upon arrival at the site.

The attackers managed to escape before the local police arrived, leaving the injured officials, including constables and the mining inspector, to be taken to the Kishanganj district hospital for treatment. In response, the police have lodged a FIR against 21 individuals, initiating raids to apprehend the accused.

Based on the written complaint of the mining inspector, the police lodged the FIR naming 21 persons under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including Bihar minerals Concession, Prevention of illegal mining transportation and storage Rules, 2019 and sections 21 and 04 of Mines and Minerals Development and Regulation (MMDR) Act, and 15 of Forest and Environment Protection Act, 1986.

The injured have been identified as Shambhu Paswan, Md Nasahad, Md Ismail, Bipin Kumar Yadav, Yogendra Prasad Singh (all constables), and the mining inspector.