India, Oct. 29 -- The Gurugram administration has issued strict directions to the city's flying squad to conduct continuous raids against illegal mining in vulnerable areas such as Gairatpur Baas in Aravalli range and Kharak Jalalpur.

Chairing a meeting of the district task force on mining at the Mini Secretariat on Tuesday, sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) Parmajit Chahal warned that action will be taken against illegal mining.

Chahal instructed officials to ensure strict legal action against violators and to seize vehicles found transporting illegally mined materials sand, stone, and gravel. He also directed the police department to coordinate with the district task force to set up checkpoints at key locations for round-the-clock vehic...