‘Utter failure’: Supreme Court raps Rajasthan over sand mining mafia in Gharial Sanctuary
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The Supreme Court on Monday observed that steps to prevent illegal sand mining in the riverine Gharial Sanctuary in Chambal are merely on paper, with Rajasthan proving to be an “utter failure” in combating the mining mafia.
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Type Research
Source Hindustan Times - India
Published Tuesday, 12 May 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
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NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right