{
  "id": 5390654,
  "title": "Murum Mining Allegations Rock Khandwa Civic Body",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/murum-mining-allegations-rock-khandwa-civic-body",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T18:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/indore/murum-mining-allegations-rock-khandwa-civic-body"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Murum mining allegations have rocked the Khandwa municipal body, with opposition leader Mullu Rathore alleging illegal excavation and sale of the valuable soil from government land. The municipal corporation spent nearly Rs 40 lakh on filling a proposed Transport Nagar, which Rathore claims is being used for private gain. The collector has ordered an investigation by the mineral department.",
  "summary": "Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Allegations of illegal excavation and sale of 'murum' (minor mineral soil) from government land have surfaced in Khandwa, with questions also being raised over nearly Rs 40 lakh spent by the municipal corporation for filling the proposed Transport Nagar. Leader of Opposition Mullu Rathore has complained to collector Rishav Gupta, alleging that 'murum' being excavated from…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}