R B Jagadish
Daijiworld Media Network – Karkala (EP)
Karkala, Jun 15: Rural police inspector Rafiq led police team has seized 18 lorries illegally transporting sand to various places in Chikkamagaluru district.
The operation conducted from Monday midnight till the wee hours on Tuesday was fearful for the illegal transporters of sand. Large quantity of sand is being transported from Gurpur, Addooru, Polali, Kaikamba etc. Accidents have increased in Western Ghats foothills due to sand laden lorries.
The lorries which are loading excessive amount of sand without permission are driving their vehicles recklessly harassing light vehicles without giving sides. The developments caused the need for the operations, as per sources in the police investigating department.
Rafiq, who was newly appointed as sub-inspector in the rural police station a month ago, has taken action against 55 lorries and collected Rs 5 lacs as fine.
The operation was temporarily suspended due to political pressure and resumed again on Monday, June 13.