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Major crackdown on illegal coal trade and extortion tax at ECL collieries, 14 arrested

Asansol, May 15 (UNI) In a major operation against illegal coal smuggling and extortion rackets, police conducted coordinated raids across four police station jurisdictions under Asansol Durgapur Police Commissionerate (ADPC) and arrested 14 accused.
Firearms and other weapons were also recovered during the crackdown.
The action followed allegations of illegal collection of “goonda tax” (extortion money) on coal transportation from ECL and outsourced collieries who have purchased coal through e-auction tenders. The extortion network had reportedly created fear among coal traders and transporters, severely affecting business operations.
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