CISF Seizes Truck Carrying 30.80 MT of Illegally Mined Coal in Hazaribagh
The operation was conducted by the CISF unit NTPC-CMP, Hazaribagh, on November 10, 2026
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BY AJAY NIRALA, HAZARIBAGH
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has seized a truck carrying approximately 30.80 metric tonnes of illegally mined coal in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, as part of its intensified crackdown on illegal coal mining, storage and transportation.
The seized truck, bearing registration number JH02BR 2740, along with the coal, weighed 43.850 metric tonnes, according to the CISF.
The operation was conducted by the CISF unit NTPC-CMP, Hazaribagh, on November 10, 2026, following specific intelligence inputs about illegal coal transportation in the area.
Acting under the direction of Senior Commandant Vivek Sharma and in the presence of Deputy Commandant Suresh G, CISF personnel laid an ambush at 14 Mile in Charhi at 9 PM on November 9.
At around 3:30 AM, the ambush team spotted a truck suspected of carrying illegally mined coal and immediately alerted the CISF Quick Reaction Team (QRT). The QRT personnel pursued the vehicle for approximately one kilometre before intercepting it near the Charhi Flyover Bridge.
During inspection, the driver failed to produce valid documents authorising the transportation of the coal. The truck was subsequently seized along with its cargo.
Illegal Coal Supply Network Under Scanner
According to intelligence inputs received by the CISF, illegally mined coal from the Sehda-Chapri, Badam and Rautpara areas under Barkagaon police station limits was allegedly being stored in the Jorakath area.
The coal was subsequently being stockpiled at several locations under Charhi police station limits, including Basadih, Dasokhap, Jauki, Lotharwa, Chanaro, Gidhauniya and 15 Mile.
The illegally stored coal was reportedly being transported through trucks to local industrial plants as well as markets in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
Intelligence inputs also indicated that new and alternative routes were being used to facilitate the transportation of illegally mined coal and evade enforcement agencies.
Acting on these inputs, CISF had intensified surveillance in the identified areas, eventually leading to the seizure of the truck.
Legal Action Under MMDR Act
The seized vehicle was weighed under the supervision of CISF personnel. Its total weight, including the coal, was recorded at 43.850 metric tonnes, with the coal estimated to account for approximately 30.80 metric tonnes.
The truck is currently being kept in secure custody under CISF supervision. Further legal proceedings are being initiated under the applicable provisions of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957.
The CISF also acknowledged the cooperation of local villagers, whose inputs and information played an important role in the operation.
The force said information provided by local residents has been instrumental in identifying illegal coal mining, storage and transportation activities and strengthening enforcement efforts.
CISF has reiterated that its crackdown on illegal coal mining and transportation will continue, with strict action against individuals involved in such activities in accordance with the law.
The author of this article, Ajay Nirala is a senior journalist based in Hazaribagh, who is also the Bureau Chief of UJJWAL DUNIYA Newspaper
