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India’s sand mafia menace

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The Sand Mafia in India

India's sand demand tripled between 2000 and 2017. The government tries to keep a firm lid on things with the Mines and Minerals Act. But where there's demand, unscrupulous folks will find a way to meet it through illicit means. In Bihar alone, the average revenue loss goes up to 700 crore rupees a year.

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