13 boats seized for illegal sand mining in Rajamahendravaram
Authorities in Rajamahendravaram seized 13 boats involved in illegal sand mining along the Godavari river. Officials have launched an investigation and reiterated that dredging is prohibited within 500 meters of bridges.
Why it matters
Illegal sand mining causes significant environmental damage and threatens the structural integrity of river infrastructure.
As many as 13 boats, including six owned by Guntur-based owners, have been seized for illegally excavating sand in the river Godavari in Rajamahendravaram city in a joint raid on Monday.
Rajamahendravaram Revenue Divisional Officer R. Siva Ramudu, District Mines and Geology Officer D. Phanibhushan Reddy and Irrigation Executive Engineer Mr. Siva conducted the raids in the river Godavari near Havelock Bridge.
According to an official release, Guntur-based Nandoori Raju and K. Balaswami operated three boats each while three more boats were operated by M. Venkata Ramana of the East Godavari district. As many as four boats remain unclaimed by the owners.
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