In this Special Report for India Today, reporter Nitin Jain exposes the rampant illegal sand mining devastating the Kosi river in Uttarakhand’s Udham Singh Nagar district. The investigation reveals how mining mafias, including contractor Teja, openly flout National Green Tribunal (NGT) and Supreme Court orders by using tractors and overloaded trucks directly in the riverbed. Confronted by Jain, Teja fails to produce valid documents or justify the blatant violations occurring under the administration’s nose. The report highlights the severe environmental impact, including riverbank erosion, groundwater depletion, and the disappearance of smaller rivers. Jain notes that while ‘Andhra Pradesh was fined Rs 100 crore for failing to stop illegal sand mining’ in the past, similar unchecked greed continues to threaten Uttarakhand’s ecology.
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