Mining mafia defy SC’s directive in Haryana
Mewat (Haryana) (ANI): Defying the decree of ban on mining passed by the Supreme Court and the State Government, mining is reportedly rampant in Mewat.
The mining in Utawad village of Mewat district is causing serious threat to the eco-system as social activists allege of mafia-official nexus behind the illegal mining.
“Mining is going on even near the 250 year old hills of Wasida and that too at great depth. Rather than doing mining at 300 meters from monuments it is being done at the places which are 10 meters from the monuments. The residential buildings are also developing cracks,” complains Ramesh Arya of Bandhua Mukti, an NGO founded by Swami Agnivesh.
He also alleged that State Government and Police nexus behind these activities.Khalil Ahmed of Mewat Vikas Manch says that the mining activities at places which are near to temples, mosques and other religious places have resulted in overflowing of water.
Last year, taking cognisance of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), the Supreme Court issued notice to Centre and State Governments and Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), directing them to take action to stop illegal mining.
The petition was filed by three eminent persons who alleged the State Government for not taking any action against such activities, which are posing serious threat to not only the cultural heritage but also to ecological balance. (ANI)