Earlier on Sunday, two people allegedly involved in the illegal sand mining industry were arrested after ramming their vehicle into a police officer in the Naudhiya area of Shahdol district, an official said. According to Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Shahdol, DC Sagar, Assistant Sub-Inspector Bagri had been on duty, seeking to apprehend a suspect with an active warrant on Saturday night.
The incident took place near Ghotitok village along the Mansar-Tumsar national highway, when the revenue department officials were checking trucks to prevent the transportation of illegally mined sand