UNA: IN a major move against the notorious mining mafia operating along the border areas of Punjab and Una, Himachal Pradesh, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has struck a major blow to the master figure of the Mining racket.
Assets valued at Rs. 2.98 Crore have been provisionally attached under the stringent provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA), revealed ED.
The ED's crackdown targets Lakhwinder Singh, a master figure in the illegal mining racket plaguing District Una.
This had come in sharp contrast to the HP police action targeting small time Julahs operating Mules and Donkeys to make their both ends meet, while big fish has remained untouched.
The seized assets include movable assets amounting to Rs. 13 Lakh and immovable assets worth a staggering Rs. 2.85 Crore.
This operation by ED has sounded a stern warning to the mining mafia involved in illegal activities, particularly in the lucrative but illicit mining industry.
With this bold move, the ED sends a clear message to the mining mafia: there will be no impunity for those who exploit the natural resources of the stare for their personal gain.
