Dehradun, Aug. 9 -- The death of a tractor driver allegedly engaged in illegal mining in Pachhwa Doon has once again exposed the fact that despite all the claims of the government that illegal mining has been curbed to a great extent, it is thriving in the area. A tractor driver lost his life during an alleged illegal mining operation in Selakui, triggering protests by his family members and the local residents, who placed the body on the road and demanded strict action against those responsible along with adequate compensation for the bereaved family.

The incident occurred in Bhauwala under the Selakui police station in Dehradun district. Following the fatal accident, angry family members and the local residents staged a demonstration, ...