Jharkhand illegal mining scam case: CBI conducts searches several locations across 3 States

RANCHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted extensive searches across approximately 20 locations in three states as part of an ongoing investigation into organised illegal stone mining activities in Jharkhand. The raids targeted locations in Jharkhand (including three sites in Ranchi, one in Gumla, and thirteen in Sahebganj), West Bengal (two sites in Kolkata), and Bihar (one site in Patna).

In a press release by the CBI, the raids led to the recovery of over Rs. 60 lakhs in cash, more than 1 kg of gold, 1.2 kg of silver, gold ornaments, mobile phones, 61 live cartridges (9mm), property sale deeds, documents linked to investments and shell companies, agreements papers and other incriminating documents were recovered.

The case was registered by the CBI in 2023 on November 20, under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code, Arms Act, SC/ST Act, and Jharkhand Mines and Minerals Concession Rules, based on a directive from the Jharkhand High Court dated August 18, 2023.