MM Correspondent
Villagers allege nexus between operators and local officials; DC assures inquiry mysooru mithra epaper
The protesters, including women and senior citizens, alleged that despite multiple complaints to the Mines and Geology department, no action has been taken against a group of sand mafia operators who have been extracting sand using heavy machinery during the night. "The constant thunder of JCBs and tractors has destroyed our riverbank. Our wells are drying up, and the bridge pillars are showing cracks," said R. Mahesh, a local farmer. Mahesh, a local farmer
The protest was called off after the Tahsildar gave a written assurance to initiate a survey of the affected river belt. Meanwhile, the District Mining Officer remained unavailable for comment. Since this is an English request for a
Since this is an English request for a Kannada e-paper, I have written the article in English (as many epapers have English editions/briefs). If you need the Kannada script version , please let me know. Headline: Illegal Sand Mining Haunts T Narasipur; Locals Stage Roadblock
