After High Court Rap, Central Agency Probes Alleged Illegal Mining In Punjab's Hoshiarpur

What happened: A central agency opened a probe into alleged illegal mining in Punjab's Hoshiarpur district, following a High Court rap. Key numbers: Allegations cite excavation to depths of 100 to 110 feet. Why it matters: The probe is likely to examine claims that hills were levelled or disappeared due to mining, per the report.

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