Kadaba: BJP leader among two booked for illegal sand extraction

Mangalore Today News Network

Kadaba, May 12, 2024: Former President of the Puttur Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee (APMC) and BJP member, Dinesh Medu, along with another individual, have been implicated by the Dakshina Kannada police for their alleged involvement in illegal sand extraction from the Kumaradhara river in Kudmar of Kadaba taluk.

Acting on a tip-off, law enforcement officials conducted a raid at the location during the early hours of Thursday, confiscating five lorries loaded with sand. Additionally, approximately 10 tipper lorries were discovered at the site.

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Superintendent of Police C.B. Ryshyanth stated that the raid was prompted by complaints from local residents regarding illicit sand extraction near the Shantimogaru bridge. "We have determined that the unauthorized extraction and transportation of sand are linked to Mr. Medu and Channappa Gowda," Mr. Ryshyanth remarked, further noting that six cases have been registered against the duo.

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