NGT Orders Continuous Patrolling to Combat Illegal Sand Mining in Narela
NGT orders round-the-clock patrolling to curb illegal sand mining in Narela
Hindustan Times
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The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has mandated round-the-clock police patrolling to tackle illegal sand mining in Narela, located in North Delhi, India. A survey to delineate the interstate boundary between Delhi and Uttar Pradesh is also required within six weeks to clarify jurisdictional issues.
- 01NGT has ordered continuous police patrolling in Narela to curb illegal sand mining.
- 02A survey to demarcate the boundary between Delhi and Uttar Pradesh must be completed within six weeks.
- 03The decision follows a report on large-scale illegal mining in the floodplain area.
- 04Regular inspections and legal actions against offenders are emphasized.
- 05Daily reports on patrolling activities are to be submitted by Alipur police.
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The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has responded to illegal sand mining activities in the Yamuna River at Narela, North Delhi, by ordering continuous police patrolling in the area. This directive aims to prevent further illegal mining and ensure strict legal action against violators. Additionally, the NGT has mandated a survey to clearly demarcate the interstate boundary between Delhi and Uttar Pradesh within six weeks, addressing jurisdictional ambiguities. The tribunal's decision was influenced by a newspaper report from December 2024 that highlighted extensive illegal mining in the floodplain between North Delhi's Alipur and Ghaziabad's Panchayara. Following a joint field inspection on March 5, 2026, it was resolved that regular police patrols, particularly at night, would be enforced, with Alipur police required to submit daily reports on their activities by 10 AM the next day. The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has also been tasked with providing detailed information on land-use planning and regulations for border areas.
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This initiative aims to protect the environment and local communities from the adverse effects of illegal mining, ensuring that law enforcement is actively engaged in safeguarding natural resources.
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