Haryana’s Biggest Crackdown on Illegal Mining in 2025 – HSEnB Registers Record FIRs, Arrests, and Penalty Collections

Chandigarh, July 16
Under the clear directives of Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Nayab Singh Saini and the policy of ‘Zero Tolerance against Illegal Mining’, the Haryana State Enforcement Bureau (HSEnB) has, so far in the year 2025, launched a strong, extensive, and result-oriented campaign against illegal mining. Acting actively across the state under the visionary leadership and strict instructions of the Chief Minister, the Bureau has achieved significant success in establishing effective control over illegal mining.

Protecting natural resources is our duty – stern action is inevitable against law violators: DGP
Director General of Police, Haryana, Shri Shatrujeet Kapur stated that illegal mining poses a serious challenge to the state’s natural heritage, ecological balance, and law and order. He said that the police department and the enforcement bureau are working in coordination and timely actions are being ensured in every district. Shri Kapur has directed all CP’s and Superintendents of Police to exercise zero leniency in cases related to illegal mining and to take strict legal action against offenders.

Remarkable Increase in Achievements in 2025 Compared to 2024
Chief of Haryana State Enforcement Bureau, Shri Amitabh Singh Dhillon informed that during the period from January 1 to July 10, 2025, a significant increase in enforcement has been recorded compared to 2024. While a total of 3,039 mining sites were inspected in 2024, this number has reached 3,733 in 2025 so far. Similarly, while 684 FIRs were registered in 2024, this figure has risen to 860 in 2025. Improvement has also been observed in FIR disposals. In 2024, 329 cases were disposed of, while in 2025, the number has reached 445.

Increase in Arrests and Vehicle Seizures
In its crackdown against the mining mafia, 626 individuals were arrested in 2024, whereas in 2025, this number has risen to 754. Likewise, 945 vehicles used in mining operations were seized in 2024, while 1,186 vehicles have been seized so far in 2025. This clearly indicates that the enforcement mechanism has delivered a decisive blow to the logistical system associated with illegal mining.

Record Penalty Imposed – Decisive Step for Economic Crackdown on Illegal Mining
So far in 2025, penalties amounting to ₹10.69 crore have been imposed in cases related to illegal mining, which is 57 percent more than the penalty amount of ₹6.78 crore imposed in 2024. This action has not only succeeded in exerting strong financial pressure on mining mafias but has also proved to be a significant achievement from the perspective of revenue augmentation for the state government.

Technology-Based Surveillance and Rapid Response Mechanism
To prevent illegal mining, the Enforcement Bureau has strengthened its technology-based monitoring system. Measures such as GPS tracking, drone survey, and the formation of special raid teams are ensuring not only the prevention of illegal mining attempts but also the swift arrest of offenders and bringing them to the court of law.

Government’s Commitment and Strictness in Public Interest
It is the priority of the Haryana Government that the utilization of natural resources in the state takes place within legal and environmental boundaries. Illegal mining not only harms the environment but also affects the social structure. Keeping this in view, enforcement agencies are taking action with full strictness and transparency.