Bhubaneswar, May 18 -- The Sundargarh District Collector on Monday conducted a raid at the M/s Grewal Mineral and Metals Iron and Manganese Mine under the Koida mining circle.

The raid was carried out following allegations of large-scale irregularities in mining operations. Authorities are also investigating accusations of illegal excavation and dumping activities beyond the authorised lease area.

According to reports, the mine has a lease area of nearly 70 hectares. Allegations were raised that mining and dumping operations were being carried out illegally in DLC forest land outside the approved lease boundary.

Mining and transportation activities at the site have reportedly remained suspended for the past four months.

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