The West Bengal sand mafia raid has uncovered one of the biggest illegal asset seizures in the state's recent history. West Bengal Police conducted a night-long search operation at the residence of absconding stone trader Tullu Mondal, also known as Mohd Nazibuddin, in Deucha village of Birbhum district. Police recovered ₹28.5 crore in cash and 15 kg of gold from the hideout. Tullu Mondal's manager and brother-in-law Minar Mondal was arrested during the operation. The illegal sand mining crackdown has sent shockwaves through West Bengal's powerful stone and sand trade network.Key HighlightsWest Bengal Police recovered ₹28.5 crore in cash and 15 kg of gold worth approximately ₹21.5 crore from Deucha village in Birbhum districtMinar Mondal, manager and brother-in-law of Tullu Mondal, was arrested and his residence was sealed by policeTullu Mondal was previously under CBI and ED investigation in a multi-crore cattle smuggling caseCash was transported in metal trunks under heavy police custody for bank depositionWhat Police Found at the HideoutThe West Bengal Police raid team reached Deucha village in Birbhum district after receiving intelligence about Tullu Mondal's hideout. The night-long search operation turned up staggering amounts of suspected illegally amassed wealth. Police found ₹28.5 crore in cash hidden at the residence. They also recovered 15 kg of gold which included 14 bars weighing 1 kg each and 10 biscuits of 100 grams each.Birbhum SP VR Bhundesh confirmed the massive sand mafia crackdown recovery to reporters:"We have recovered ₹28.5 crore in cash and 15 kg of gold. Tullu Mondal's manager and brother-in-law Minar Mondal has been apprehended. His house has been sealed."The cash was transported in heavy metal trunks under strong police custody for safe deposition in a bank.Related Instagram Video :West Bengal Police Raid Sand MafiaWho Is Tullu MondalThe organized crime investigation has revealed a powerful criminal network behind the West Bengal crime news story. Tullu Mondal, whose real name is Mohd Nazibuddin, is a stone trader who is heavily involved in Birbhum's stone quarrying and sand trade network. He was previously under investigation by both the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a multi-crore cattle smuggling case.Minar Mondal, the person arrested during this police raid India operation, is a former government bus driver who later became a stone trader. He served as both the manager and brother-in-law of the absconding Tullu Mondal. Police suspect that the massive cash and gold recovered from his residence represents siphoned-off state revenues from years of illegal sand mining operations in Birbhum.Political ReactionsThe ₹5.5 crore cash seizure and gold recovery sparked strong reactions from political leaders across West Bengal. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari praised the police operation and made the government's position very clear. He stated the operation reflects a "zero tolerance" policy against corruption and organized sand and stone mafia syndicates operating in the state.TMC spokesperson Kunal Ghosh also responded to the West Bengal sand mafia raid, saying those involved in illegal acts should face strict action. He also called for investigations into political leaders who may have patronized such criminal networks over the years.The absconding Tullu Mondal remains at large and a massive manhunt is now underway across West Bengal to track him down. This illegal sand mining crackdown is expected to continue with more raids and arrests in Birbhum district in the days ahead.Also Read : Dhanbad Coal Mafia Crackdown: Raids Uncover Assets Worth Over ₹600 Crore
