Villagers in Savner's Ramdongri and Gosewadi allege night-time illegal sand mining, complain to SP
Villagers in Savner tehsil, Nagpur district, allege illegal sand extraction and transport after dark and have complained to the Superintendent of Police.
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Talk of alleged illegal sand extraction and transport is growing in the Ramdongri and Gosewadi area of Savner tehsil in Nagpur district. It is being said that this is happening on a large scale, under cover of darkness. The talk has raised questions about the functioning of the administration.
According to villagers, movement of sand-laden vehicles in the area picks up as soon as it gets dark. The question being asked is: if these activities are indeed going on, why are the departments concerned not noticing them? Sand smuggling has been discussed locally for a long time, yet no effective action has been seen. This has caused resentment among people.
Villagers allege that suspicious activity increases at night in the riverbed and surrounding areas. The movement of sand-carrying vehicles also puts pressure on village roads. Villagers have also complained to the Superintendent of Police about this. People are now waiting to see what steps are taken.
The revenue department, the police and other administrative departments concerned are considered to have an important role in controlling sand extraction and transport. Even so, the absence of firm action amid complaints of alleged illegal activity in Ramdongri and Gosewadi has become a talking point.
Villagers say that if the administration conducts regular night patrols and inspection drives, the real situation could come to light. They also say that despite the complaints and these activities being known locally, the administrative machinery is not taking effective steps.
Citizens hope that the police administration will take the matter seriously and step up surveillance of sensitive areas. They say that if violations of rules are found, action should be taken against those concerned as per the rules.
However, the truth of these allegations will become clear only after the officials concerned give their side. Citizens have demanded that a special night-time inspection drive be carried out in Ramdongri and Gosewadi to examine the state of sand extraction and transport.
