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Drive against illegal sand and stone extraction in Sylhet

Sunday, 1 November 2026, 12:50

Drive against illegal sand and stone extraction in Sylhet

The administration conducted separate special task force operations in Gowainghat and Jaintiapur upazilas of Sylhet to prevent illegal extraction of sand, stones, and soil. During these drives conducted on Saturday (October 31), 20 lister or bomb machines and 5 temporary tents were destroyed.

The operations were carried out in Jaflong of Gowainghat upazila and the Rangpani river area of Jaintiapur. Although no one was found on the spot, about 30 boats used for illegal extraction were smashed and rendered unusable, and 2 lister machines were seized. The administration stated that such drives to protect the environment and rivers will continue in the public interest.

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