HC notice to CoP in fourth contempt petition in illegal sand mining

The Bombay High Court issued a notice to the captain of ports in a contempt petition regarding illegal sand mining. The Goa River Sand Protectors Network highlighted the failure to confiscate canoes involved in illicit extraction and unregistered vessels. Despite court directives, sand mining continues on a major scale, with dozens of canoes operating day and night.

HC notice to CoP in fourth contempt petition in illegal sand mining
The Bombay High Court issued a notice to the captain of ports in a contempt petition regarding illegal sand mining. The Goa River Sand Protectors Network highlighted the failure to confiscate canoes involved in illicit extraction and unregistered vessels. Despite court directives, sand mining continues on a major scale, with dozens of canoes operating day and night.