Vigilance to probe massive mining scam in Odisha's Sundargarh district

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has ordered a Vigilance probe into illegal mining worth ₹39 crore in Sundargarh district. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed after unauthorized extraction of coal, manganese, and iron ore was discovered in Hemagiri and Koida tehsils. The illegal activities targeted forest lands, raising environmental concerns.