Former Punjab CM Channi hides in tipper truck during illegal sand mining raid in Ropar

Former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi undertook an unconventional approach during a crackdown on illegal sand mining in Ropar district, hiding inside a tipper truck as part of the raid operations.

The move was aimed at catching those involved in unauthorised sand extraction off-guard and gathering firsthand evidence of the illegal activity. Channi's hands-on approach underscores the state government's stated commitment to curbing sand mining violations, which have been a persistent issue in the region.

Ropar district has long struggled with illegal sand mining that causes environmental degradation and loss of state revenue. The Chief Minister's direct involvement in the enforcement action signals an effort to intensify scrutiny and stricter implementation against such violations.