Illegal sand extraction site at Mullerapatna raided ; accused flee

Mangalore Today News Network

Bantwal, Nov 05, 2018: A police team  which raided an illegal sand extraction site at Badagabellur in  Mullarapatna on the banks of river Phalguni  on November 4, Sunday   have seized  huge  quantity of sand, two country boats, a hitachi and 9 tippers used for sand transportation.

 

The value of the  seized goods is estimated at Rs 58  lakhs. The accused however managed to escape.

The sand and the seized  vehicles have been handed over the Department of Mines and Geology for further  action.