Gujarat police detain two men for monitoring officials and alerting illegal miners

Police in Gujarat announced the detention of two men suspected of surveilling the movements of government officials and transmitting audio alerts to groups involved in illegal mining. The arrests were made following a coordinated investigation by state law‑enforcement agencies, though the exact location of the operation has not been disclosed.
The suspects are alleged to have used mobile devices to monitor officials’ travel itineraries and then broadcast warnings to miners operating without permits, aiming to help them evade raids. Authorities say the audio messages contained coded instructions that could facilitate the continuation of unlawful extraction activities.
Senior police officials stated that the crackdown is part of a broader effort to curb illegal mining, which has long plagued parts of Gujarat and caused environmental damage. The detained individuals are currently in custody and will face charges under the Gujarat Mining Act and related statutes. Further details will be released as the investigation proceeds.