Court orders Delhi, UP Police to constitute JTF to stop illegal mining in Yamuna
New Delhi, March 27: The Delhi High court directed Delhi Police to constitute a Joint Task Force (JTF) with Uttar Pradesh (UP) Police to monitor and stop the illegal sand mining in River Yamuna in the Alipur area. The High Court also expressed its concern over rampant illegal sand mining in the river and called for a further status report.
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Meanwhile, Justice Prathiba M Singh on Monday directed the concerned Deputy Commissioner of police (DCP) to coordinate with the SSP Ghaziabad, UP and constitute a Joint Task Force (JTF) with the UP police to monitor and stop illegal sand mining in river Yamuna.
The High court also directed that the joint task force (JTF) shall regularly monitor the Yamuna bank and ensure to stop illegal sand mining.
The high court also said that the picket shall also be posted to ensure a stop to illegal sand mining.
The Court bench also took to the notice that illegal mining might also affect earth excavators.
The High Court also expressed concern over the environmental damage due to illegal sand mining in the river.
Court also directed police officials to send the copy for intimation.
The court also perused the status report filed by authorities. The report said that some portion of the area is in Delhi and some portion is in UP.
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Notably, the petition was filed by Ravinder alleging illegal sand mining in the river Yamuna.
- ANI
