Illegal sand mining flourishes in the Meral area, raising questions about the role of the administration.
These days, there are reports of a large-scale illegal sand trade in the Meral police station area. It is being reported that sand is being illegally lifted from the Balchaura Ghat of the Kanhar River at night and transported via tipper trucks and heavy vehicles to several nearby villages, including Gerua, Hasandag, and Meral, all within the Meral police station area.