Driver held for illegal transport of river sand near Katpadi
A 45-year-old driver was arrested at a police check post in Vellore for the illegal transport of river sand from Andhra Pradesh to Tamil Nadu. Police seized the vehicle after the driver failed to provide valid documentation for the shipment.
Why it matters
Illegal sand mining is a significant environmental and legal issue that depletes natural resources and often involves organized criminal networks.
A 45-year-old driver was arrested by Katpadi police at Christianpet police check post near Katpadi in Vellore on Saturday for illegal transport of river sand from Chittoor district in Andhra Pradesh to Tamil Nadu.
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