CURATED BY – CHANDAN KUMAR CHAUBEY | CITYCHIEFNEWS

Patna, Sand mining has been banned in Bihar for the next four months, due to which people may face sand shortage... There may also be an increase in the price of sand and the possibility of black marketing... The government has written a letter to the SPs of all districts to curb the sand mafia and has given strict instructions... This step has been taken on the orders of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in view of the monsoon...
The order should be implemented... The state's director of mines has issued an order to ban sand mining from June 15 to October 15 and has given strict instructions to the SPs of all districts... It has been made clear in the order that there should be no mining or lifting from any sand ghat... NGT has taken this decision in view of the monsoon so that the environment is not damaged...
Instructions to stop black marketing of sand... The order given to the SP states that Care should also be taken to prevent black marketing of sand and to prevent increase in its price... Sand sellers and stockists are busy increasing their stock, but they have to ensure that the availability of sand remains at a reasonable rate in the market... The district administration has also been directed to ensure availability of sand in adequate quantity and at a reasonable price for government construction works...
Attack by sand mafia...
Meanwhile...there is news of an attack on a police team by sand mafia henchmen from Bettiah in Bihar... The police had received information that illegal transportation of sand was being done by tractor... The police took one accused into custody while chasing, but the mafia henchmen attacked the police team... In the attack, two fingers of a sub-inspector were cut off by a sword, who is undergoing treatment in a private hospital...