IIE Digital Desk : Sand smuggling continues unabated in parts of Kalna, Bardhaman, largely due to administrative negligence. Illegal sand mining operations are flourishing, causing significant environmental degradation and loss of revenue. Despite numerous complaints from local residents, authorities have taken minimal action to curb these activities. The ongoing smuggling poses a threat to the region’s ecological balance and raises concerns about the effectiveness of local governance. Immediate intervention is needed to address this issue and enforce stricter regulations.