Patna, Dec 12 || The Bihar government’s intensified crackdown on illegal sand mining is beginning to show significant results, with district administrations across the state launching coordinated actions to curb the illegal trade.
In one such major operation, the Patna district administration conducted a late-night raid on Thursday, causing panic among illegal sand traders operating in the capital.
On December 11, 2025, at 11:00 p.m., acting on the instructions of Tyagarajan SM, the District Magistrate, Patna, a joint team carried out a special drive against illegal sand mining and transportation under the jurisdiction of Beur Police Station.
The raiding team comprised the Sub-Divisional Officer (Patna Sadar), SDPO (Phulwari), District Mining Officer (Patna), mine inspectors, and personnel from Beur Police Station.
During the raid, the team inspected tractors loaded with sand near 70 Feet Road and Beur Mor, where an illegal roadside sand market had been set up.