Brahmavar, Jan 3, 2026: Brahmavar police have seized a total of 17 boats during raids conducted at various locations under the Brahmavar Police Station limits in connection with alleged illegal sand mining activities.
Acting on information about illegal sand extraction being carried out using boats, the police conducted raids in the Swarna River near Muggeri in Havanji village and the Ammunje area of Ulloor village. During the operation, 17 boats allegedly involved in illegal sand mining were seized.
The operation was carried out under the directions of Udupi Superintendent of Police Hariram Shankar, with guidance from Additional SP Sudhakar Nayak, DySP Prabhu D.T., and Brahmavar Circle Inspector Gopikrishna. The raids were led by Brahmavar Police Sub-Inspectors Ashok Malabagi and Sudarshan Doddamani along with station staff.