Special drive in opposition to unlawful sand mining

By Express News Service

BHUBANESWAR: Launching a crackdown on unlawful sand mining and transportation, Puri police has registered 115 instances, seized as many automobiles and arrested 120 individuals between January and July.Three instances had been registered with the arrest of as many individuals between August 1 and seven. 

The unlawful sand extraction and transportation was rampant in Delanga, Kanas, Gadisagada, Konark, Nimapada and Kakatpur areas of the district. However, the particular drive has managed the exercise considerably and the crackdown will proceed within the coming days, mentioned Puri SP Kanwar Vishal Singh.

Apart from focusing on the riverbeds within the district, the mafia had been reportedly extracting sand illegally from Balighai on the Puri-Konark marine drive street, mentioned sources. Locals have additionally endorsed the particular drive because the sand extraction from the seaside space was severely affecting the ecosystem. The sand was being transported from Puri to Khurda and different districts, sources mentioned.While the police had registered 35 instances, seized as many automobiles and nabbed 36 individuals in May, 55 instances had been filed in June for unlawful extraction and transportation of sand. 

“Drivers of the vehicles carrying sand are being asked to produce the required documents. We are also giving them time to collect the document through WhatsApp in case they do not have it with them. However, action is initiated if they are not able to produce the required documents,” mentioned the police officer.