Tractor-trailer hits mining dept vehicle

A man involved in the illegal transportation of mining material in a tractor-trailer allegedly hit a vehicle of the Mining Department at Digrota village here yesterday. A mining inspector and other officials were in the vehicle.

The incident took place when the mining officials signalled him to stop during a checking operation. The police have registered a case against Sonu of Digrota village on the complaint of mining inspector Tanu Joshi.

She claimed that when they spotted the loaded tractor-trailer, the driver began to speed and hit the vehicle with an intention of killing them.