India, Feb. 28 -- The Anti-Corruption Bureau has launched sweeping Joint Surprise Checks (JSCs) targeting illegal mining operations across the Udhampur and Reasi districts.
A ACB spokesman said that the crackdown is a decisive move to protect the region's environment and combat corruption.
"The operation was initiated following serious complaints of widespread illegal mineral extraction across the Jammu Division. Preliminary reports indicated a suspected nexus between mineral bidders and certain officials within the Mining and Ecological Departments, allowing these activities to operate unchecked," the statement said, adding, "To immediately halt the illegal extraction and misuse of natural resources, specialized ACB teams-spearheaded by ...