Unafraid gravel mafia in Dungarpur, illegal mining from the Moran River throughout the night, questions the silence of the administration

Suspense Crime, Digital Desk : Illegal gravel mining is on the rise in the Sagwara subdivision of Rajasthan's Dungarpur district. The Moran River, which flows through Surajgaon, is currently the target of the gravel mafia. Locals allege that heavy machinery descends into the river every night and gravel is mined openly.According to locals, the gravel mafia has a set work schedule. Hitachi trucks, JCBs, tractors, and dumpers begin entering the Moran River every day around 7 p.m. Illegal mining then continues throughout the night, and the gravel is transported to various locations by around 5 a.m.Damage to the river due to heavy machineryVillagers say that the river bed is being continuously excavated with large machinery. This is disrupting the river's natural appearance and harming the environment. People believe that if mining continues at this rate, the Moran River could be in danger in the future.Questions are being raised on the silence of the local administrationLocal villagers allege that despite numerous complaints, the mining department and local police have not taken any concrete action. Consequently, there is debate among residents as to why this large-scale business has not yet been stopped.Anger is growing in the area over the alleged illegal gravel mining in Dungarpur's Moran River. People fear that if strict action is not taken in time, it will cause significant damage to the environment as well as government revenue. All eyes are now on the administration to see if the responsible departments will take action after the news comes to light, or if this illegal trade will continue as before.