<h1>Officials Suspended for Sand Mining Misconduct After Probe Reveals Systematic Failures in Regulatory Oversight</h1> Two local government officials were suspended in Maharashtra's Bhandara district following an investigation into sand mining irregularities. The sub-divisional officer and tehsildar were found responsible for failing to control illegal sand excavation, transportation, and storage. The suspension came after an inquiry by the divisional commissioner, initiated based on concerns raised during a legislative budget session.