The CBI is carrying out searches at various locations in three districts of Uttar Pradesh in connection with illegal mining scam. The searches started this morning at Hamirpur, Fatehpur and Bulandshahr. <br />''<br />''The agency had registered three FIRs related to the illegal mining contracts given in the state. In July, 2016, CBI was directed by the Allahabad High Court to probe illegal mining in the state, following which it had registered seven preliminary enquiries.<br />''<br />''<br />