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12,000 CISF personnel deployed against coal mafia in Jharkhand, West Bengal

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The Central Industrial Security Force has deployed 12,000 personnel to combat organized coal theft and the coal mafia in Jharkhand and West Bengal.

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  • The Central Industrial Security Force has launched a major operation involving 12,000 personnel to curb coal theft in Jharkhand and West Bengal.
  • Using drone surveillance and surprise raids, the force has recovered over 10,000 tonnes of stolen coal since July.
  • The initiative includes plans to secure the sensitive Amrapali Coal Mines and involves collaboration with local mining companies and police to eliminate coal leakage.

What to watch next

  • CISF takeover of security at Amrapali Coal Mines
  • Implementation of the zero coal leakage roadmap

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Central Industrial Security Force

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  • Guarding the treacherous terrains of the coal belt, over 12,000 CISF personnel deployed across 10 units are currently engaged in a relentless battle against a long-thriving, organised coal mafia
    [1]The Hindu3h agoOpen at the quote ↗
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    coal mafia, the force said on Friday (September 18, 2026). CISF Director-General Praveer Ranjan conducted a three-day operational review of coal-producing regions in Jharkhand and West Bengal from September 16 to 18. “ Guarding the treacherous terrains of the coal belt, over 12,000 CISF personnel deployed across 10 units are currently engaged in a relentless battle against a long-thriving, organised coal mafia ,” the CISF said. It said that with the help of drone surveillance, CISF personnel have been conducting surprise raids, “braving violent mobs and hardened criminals.” Strict enforcement of the Mines and Minerals

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