India, June 17 -- In a major crackdown on illegal mining in the Katraj region, the revenue department has registered seven cases and seized eight vehicles allegedly involved in the unauthorised excavation and transportation of minor minerals.

The action was carried out on Monday by a special revenue squad following complaints of illegal extraction of murum, stone and other minor minerals in parts of Haveli taluka.

Revenue officials said the drive targeted both illegal mining and the unauthorised transport of excavated material, which they said results in significant losses to government revenue. Multiple complaints had been received regarding unlawful extraction and movement of minor minerals in the Katraj revenue circle, prompting the ...