Shimla, Jan 31,
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against Gian Chand and seven others in a case involving illegal mining in the Beas River in Himachal Pradesh and the Yamuna River in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The chargesheet was filed before the Special Court (PMLA) in Ghaziabad, and the court has taken cognizance of the case.
The investigation, initiated based on multiple FIRs registered by Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh Police, alleges that Gian Chand and his associates were involved in large-scale illegal mining operations, generating proceeds of crime worth hundreds of crores. The illegal activities included extracting minerals, transporting them using overloaded vehicles, and operating stone crushers.
ED had previously arrested Gian Chand and his accomplice Sanjay Kumar in November 2024 and attached assets worth Rs. 4.9 crore.
During the investigation, ED conducted 12 searches and examined numerous documents, revealing that the accused were involved in illegal mining activities across both states. The proceeds of crime were allegedly used to purchase properties and mining machinery.
The ED investigation is ongoing.
