Dindori (Madhya Pradesh): Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Kajal Jawla posted at Shahpura in Dindori district allegedly received a threatening message on WhatsApp on Sunday after she took action against illegal mining by a construction company. The SDM lodged a complaint with the police against those who threatened her. Kajal also informed Dindori Collector Vikas Mishra about the threat message and based on her complaint a case was registered at the Shahpura Police Station. After the complaint, the station in charge Akhilesh Dahiya began an investigation into the incident.
Speaking to the media, SDM Kajal said, "The construction company, which was handed over the project for the construction of four lanes of National Highway from Kundam in Jabalpur district to Shahpura tehsil in Dindori district, was involved in illegal mining. The contractor was earlier also accused of felling at least 10 to 12 trees during the construction of Jabalpur-Amarkantak National Highway without the permission of the District Collector for which a fine of Rs 54,000 was imposed on the contractor."
