Goa Police have arrested a gang involved in illegal sand mining, a major environmental concern in the region. The gang had been operating in remote areas, extracting sand without any legal permits and selling it to construction companies at a premium. The operation was harmful to the environment, causing erosion and loss of biodiversity in local ecosystems.
After a thorough investigation and several undercover operations, Goa Police were able to apprehend the key members of the gang and seize equipment used in the illegal mining activities. The authorities are now focusing on preventing further illegal mining operations and are working with environmental groups to raise awareness about the issue.