Illegal Mining: Punjab & Haryana High Court Criticises Police For Charging Only 'Poor Persons', Shielding 'Real Culprits'

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has taken a stern view against the officers of Punjab Police for charging only 'poor persons' like drivers in a case of illegal mining and coal transportation, while shielding the 'real culprits' at whose behest such activities were being carried out. The case pertains to illegal mining in Rupnagar, Punjab.The bench of Justice NS Shekhawat, while hearing...