HT Impact: SC seeks MP’s govt response over illegal mining at Chambal sanctuary
The Supreme Court of India has requested a response from the Madhya Pradesh government regarding illegal mining activities at the Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary. This follows a report highlighting significant environmental degradation and the continued illegal extraction of sand despite previous court orders. The court has expressed concern over the lack of enforcement and the impact on endangered species in the area.
- ▪The Supreme Court took cognizance of illegal mining at the Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary after an HT report revealed large craters on the riverbanks.
- ▪The court noted that illegal mining activities continue despite its previous directions, indicating a failure in enforcement.
- ▪The sanctuary is home to critically endangered species, including the gharial and the Gangetic river dolphin.
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HT Impact: SC seeks MP’s govt response over illegal mining at Chambal sanctuaryThe SC took cognisance of an HT spot check on large craters on the Chambal banks, leaving indentations where once natural sand would have accumulatedPublished on: May 26, 2026 1:11 PM ISTBy Abraham ThomasShare viaCopy link The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought the Madhya Pradesh government’s response over unabated illegal mining at the Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary in Morena, despite its directions, taking cognisance of an HT spot check on large craters on the Chambal banks, leaving indentations where once natural sand would have accumulated through the river flowThe court said the report indicates that illegal mining and transportation activities continue unabated despite its directions.
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