ROURKELA: Allegation of coal theft from Kulda and Garjanbahal mines of Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd (MCL) in Hemgir block has resurfaced with reports of a well-knit racket carrying out the illegal activity by manipulating the security system.
While authorities of MCL and Mines department are in denial mode, those familiar with racket’s modus operandi claimed that organised coal theft is a reality. The racket is reportedly led by a transport contractor.
