An FIR has been registered against Jagatsinghpur District Mining Officer Satish Tarai in connection with alleged irregularities and suspected links with the sand mafia. The case was registered on December 13 at the Sadar police station following directions from the District Collector, officials said.

According to official sources, the FIR was lodged by Jagatsinghpur Sub-Collector Prasanta Kumar Tarai as part of an administrative action initiated after concerns were raised over the conduct of the mining officer. The allegations include involvement in multiple irregularities and alleged association with persons engaged in illegal sand mining activities in the district.

Action Taken During Anti-Sand Mafia Drive

The FIR comes amid an intensified crackdown by the district administration against illegal sand mining. Over the past several days, enforcement teams have conducted raids at various locations across Jagatsinghpur district to curb the activities of sand mafia operating along riverbeds and other vulnerable areas.

Sources said the functioning of the district mining office was under close scrutiny during the ongoing enforcement drive. The activities of the mining officer reportedly raised suspicion, leading to a detailed review and subsequent legal action.

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Officials said further investigation is underway, and appropriate action will be taken based on the findings.