Javadekar issues stern warning against sand mining mafia on National Forest Martyrs Day

Javadekar, in a virtual interaction, appealed to states to make stern laws to tackle sand mining mafia. In a stern message against the illegal practice, he said the situation will be reviewed and those found not abiding shall be punished. Expressing deep anguish over the death of a forest staff who was killed by sandalwood smugglers in Rajasthan's Alwar, the minister said amendments shall be made in regulations so that sandalwood can be cultivated more widely.