Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (MS)
Mangaluru, Aug 16: District in-charge minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has assured that action will be taken against those involved in illegal mud excavation at Kettikal hill once the investigation report, led by the assistant commissioner of police (ACP), is submitted.
Speaking at a press conference in the city on Thursday, Gundu Rao stated, "Reports indicate that mud excavation has been ongoing at the top of Kettikal hill since 2018. The investigation team will assess what actions have been taken by the concerned departments so far. In the meantime, nine families residing near the hill will need to be relocated."
The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has also conducted an investigation into the hill collapse at Kettikal. The district administration will take necessary action based on their recommendations. Additionally, a team from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK) inspected the area and will submit their report shortly. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has also inspected the excavation.
The minister also addressed concerns about the quality of work on the new building of the Mangaluru police quarters, stating that instructions have been given to submit a report on the matter. He further announced that Rs 20 crore has been sanctioned under the Smart City project to complete the new DC office project at Padil, with the inauguration expected soon.