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Illegal iron-ore transportation by trains takes place

Statesman News Service
KEONJHAR Nov. 18: Illegall transportation of iron ore by trucks in Joda and Barbil areas seems to have become outdated. Presently trucks have given way to trains in this flourishing business.
Yesterday, a team led by the deputy director of mines, Joda, detained a goods train carrying iron ore from Barbil to Kolkata.
Primary investigation revealed that 800 ton of ores were being transported to a Kolkata based company.
The local mine owners said the recent case is not surprising. Everyday iron and manganese ores are reportedly being transported to various destinations by trains.