🔥 Trending Illegal Mining in Ghaggar River: Authorities and Locals Confront Challenges

On July 2, 2026, a team from the Panchkula police was attacked while attempting to stop illegal mining activities in the Ghaggar River ¹⁷. The incident occurred when police, acting on information about illegal mining, approached the Ghaggar riverbed near Sector 28 ⁵.

Details of the Attack

The police team, which included personnel from the Sector 25 police post and the mining department, encountered individuals engaged in illegal mining using a tractor-trolley ⁵. During the confrontation, the mining mafia allegedly pelted stones at the police officials ²³. Furthermore, a tractor was used to ram a police vehicle, specifically a police Gypsy, in an attempt to obstruct government work and flee the scene ¹³⁶.

Arrests Made

Following the incident, four individuals were arrested in connection with the attack and illegal mining operation ¹²⁴. The arrested individuals include the tractor driver, Jaswinder Singh, who reportedly admitted his involvement. He was arrested along with Gurjit Singh alias Bablu, Deepak, and Sonu alias Bihari, all of whom were allegedly involved in the illegal mining activities ⁷.

The police have registered a case against the accused for obstructing government work, attacking police personnel, and illegal mining ¹. This event highlights the ongoing challenges faced by authorities in curbing illegal mining in the Ghaggar River region ⁸.