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SUKKUR, Oct 27 (APP):The Chief Secretary of Sindh, Asif Hyder Shah, has taken serious notice of the illegal cutting of a hill near the Kalka Devi temple in Rohri, Sukkur district. Following his directives, the Department of Mines and Minerals Development has canceled a mining permit covering 124 acres in the area.
According to the handout issued here on Monday, the permit was canceled after it was found that mining activities were being carried out near the temple, a sacred religious site for Hindus. The Deputy Director of Mines, Sukkur, along with the Assistant Commissioner of Rohri, sealed the premises of the leaseholder near the temple, as the mining lease had already been canceled.
The Chief Secretary has directed the authorities to take strict legal action against those involved in the demolition of the hill near the temple. He has also instructed all relevant departments to ensure continuous monitoring to prevent such incidents in the future.
The action comes after a recent incident where a hill near the Kalka Devi temple was cut, sparking concerns about the protection of religious sites in the area. The government has assured that those responsible for the demolition will be brought to justice.