Lokayukta officials conduct raids at 25 locations in Shivamogga, seize 17,000 metric tonnes of illegally extracted sand
Karnataka Lokayukta officials conducted extensive raids in Shivamogga district, targeting illegal sand extraction operations. Approximately 17,000 metric tonnes of illegally extracted sand and 52 vehicles were seized during the operation. The raids involved multiple teams and aimed to gather evidence against illegal sand mining activities.
- ▪Raids were conducted at 25 locations across Shivamogga district.
- ▪17,000 metric tonnes of illegally extracted sand were seized along with 52 vehicles.
- ▪The operation involved officers from various departments and was led by senior Lokayukta officials.
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In a major operation, Karnataka Lokayukta officials on Saturday conducted raids at 25 locations across Shivamogga district and seized approximately 17,000 metric tonnes of illegally extracted sand, along with 52 vehicles.Spread across 15 teams, the officers carried out simultaneous raids on the banks of the Tungabhadra and Sharavathi rivers in Shivamogga, Bhadravathi, Tirthahalli, Sagar, and Hosanagara taluks, following a suo motu case registered by the Karnataka Lokayukta in Bengaluru.The teams were led by M.S. Koulapur, Superintendent of Police, and B.P. Chandrashekhar, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Karnataka Lokayukta, Shivamogga. During the raids, officers found evidence of illegal sand extraction from riverbeds and its transportation.
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