Bhojpur Police Intensify Crackdown on Illegal Sand Mining with Mounted Units
In a decisive move to combat rampant illegal sand mining and transportation in the challenging riverine stretches along the Sone river, the Bhojpur police have deployed specialized mounted units from the special armed police force. This strategic initiative aims to enhance patrolling and conduct flag marches across the diara regions, which are notoriously difficult to access.
Heightened Surveillance Ahead of Holi Festival
The operation was launched under the direct orders of Bhojpur Superintendent of Police Raj, with special surveillance now active under the jurisdictions of Koilwar, Babura, and Chandi police stations. Sadar SDPO-2 Ranjit Kumar Singh emphasized that this heightened vigilance is crucial not only to curb illegal activities but also in anticipation of the upcoming Holi festival, when such operations often escalate.
"A joint flag march was executed by Bhojpur police alongside mounted special armed police units on Thursday," stated Singh. "These coordinated efforts, including continuous patrolling and flag marches, will persist in the coming days to ensure strict enforcement against sand mafias."
Advantages of Mounted Police in Difficult Terrain
Police officials highlight that mounted personnel offer significant tactical benefits in the diara belt's rugged and inaccessible terrain. Their elevated position provides superior visibility, making it easier to detect and monitor illegal sand mining activities that often exploit these vulnerable areas.
Patrolling and flag marches are currently focused on key sand ghats and locations along the Sone river, including Semra, Mahadevchak, Kamaluchak, Rajapur, Daulatpur, the Kachra factory area, and Mahui. A police officer involved in the operations confirmed, "These measures are specifically targeted at disrupting the networks of sand mafias operating in these zones."
Leadership and Jurisdictional Coordination
In addition to Sadar SDPO-2 Ranjit Kumar Singh, the crackdown is being led by Koilwar Station House Officer Narottam Chandra and Babura SHO Sanjay Kumar. They are overseeing patrolling operations within their respective riverine jurisdictions to tighten the clampdown on illegal sand extraction and transportation.
This comprehensive approach underscores the police's commitment to leveraging all available resources, including the unique capabilities of mounted units, to protect the Sone river's ecosystem and curb environmental degradation caused by unauthorized mining activities.
