Bihar ASI hit by tractor ferrying illegally mined sand, badly hurt

NAWADA: An assistant sub-inspector (ASI) was severely injured when the driver of an illegal sand-laden tractor ran the vehicle over him near Laund village under Sirdalla police station in Nawada district on Sunday morning.

The incident occurred despite a complete prohibition on sand mining in the state from June 15 to October 15, highlighting the audacity of the sand mafia in defying the ban.

Ranjit Ram, the station house officer (SHO) of Sirdalla police station, said ASI Sanjit Kumar was sent to investigate a tip-off about a tractor carrying sand passing through Laund village market.

"Upon spotting the tractor, the ASI attempted to stop it, but the driver deliberately ran the vehicle over him, causing serious injuries," the SHO added.

While the tractor driver managed to flee, the wounded ASI was immediately taken to Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Hospital at Pawapuri for treatment. The incident has raised concerns about the effectiveness of the ban on sand mining and the brazen disregard for the law displayed by the sand mafia in the region.

Sand mining has become a significant issue in Bihar, with recent attacks on police officers highlighting the severity of the problem.


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