In a major crackdown on illegal sand mining, police and the Mining Department jointly conducted a raid at the Tempo Ghat area under Keonjhar's Anandpur subdivision on Wednesday. During the operation, authorities seized more than 35 tipper trucks (Hyvas) and a Proclean machine allegedly used for sand lifting and transportation.

According to sources, the sand mafia had been operating at the ghat for a long time, continuing their activities despite repeated complaints from locals. Acting on credible information, a joint enforcement team carried out the raid in the early hours. Sensing police presence, several truck drivers hastily unloaded the sand and fled the spot. The remaining loaded vehicles were seized and taken to the Sainkul police outpost.

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