CISF intensifies operations against illegal coal mining
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has intensified operations against illegal coal mining in Jharkhand and West Bengal, recovering over 428 metric tonnes of coal. The initiative is part of a broader government effort to curb theft and ensure transparency in the coal sector.
Why it matters
Illegal mining operations represent a significant loss of national revenue and environmental degradation, making enforcement a key economic and security priority.
Intensifying its operations against illegal coal mining, the Central Industrial Security Force has in the past four days recovered over 428 metric tonne of coal being transported illegally in Jharkhand and West Bengal, a CISF official said on Thursday (July 9, 2026).
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