The Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring and Protection Agency (HYDRAA) conducted a major enforcement operation against illegal mining activities, demolishing six stone crushing units and removing 12 Ready Mix Concrete (RMC) plants across multiple locations. The units were found operating without mandatory environmental and mining clearances, causing significant pollution and revenue losses estimated at hundreds of crores of rupees.
The demolished units include Raghava Stone Crusher located in Kotwalguda, Great India Mining Company in Gowlidoddi, and Paramesh Singh Stone Crusher also known as Sri Lakshmi Constructions in Vatthinagulapally. Additionally, Prithvi Stone Crusher was among the units targeted in the operation. Some of these operations were reportedly linked to Maktha Bhagat Singh, according to official sources.
The illegal mining units were operating without clearances from the Pollution Control Board (PCB) and lacked proper mining permissions from relevant authorities. These facilities had been functioning in violation of environmental norms, contributing to air and noise pollution in the surrounding areas. The absence of legal approvals also meant that the state government was losing substantial revenue from these unauthorized mining activities.
During the demolition drive, HYDRAA officials not only razed the illegal structures but also removed all machinery from the sites. This step was taken specifically to prevent the operators from resuming their illegal activities in the future. The removal of equipment ensures that these locations cannot be quickly reactivated for unauthorized mining operations.
The enforcement action reflects the government’s commitment to curbing illegal mining activities that harm the environment and deprive the state of legitimate revenue. Unauthorized stone crushing and mining operations have been a persistent problem in various parts of Telangana, often operating in remote areas with minimal oversight. Such operations typically lack safety measures and environmental safeguards required under law.
The demolition of these six illegal mining units and removal of 12 RMC plants marks a significant step in the ongoing efforts to regulate mining activities and protect natural resources. The operation sends a clear message to operators running unauthorized facilities that enforcement agencies are actively monitoring and taking action against violations of environmental and mining regulations.
