M-sand from Udupi district being illegally transported to Keralam, says Udupi Lorry and Tempo Owners’ Association
The Udupi Lorry and Tempo Owners’ Association has alleged that M-sand is being illegally transported from Udupi to Kerala with the collusion of local officials. The association claims this practice is causing local shortages and driving up construction costs for middle-class families.
Why it matters
Exposes issues of resource management, corruption, and the impact of illegal trade on local construction economies.
M-sand from Udupi district being illegally transported to Keralam, says Udupi Lorry and Tempo Owners’ Association left The association said that several M-sand-laden lorries are seen moving from Belmannu region towards Keralam via Padubidri and Mangaluru. File photo File photo https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/fjs12z/article71607934.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Instances-of-ilGH4GF5BFK.3.jpg.jpg MOORTHY M TIRUCHI, TAMIL NADU, 12.09.2023:- The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) launched simultaneous searches at Kollidam sand mining sites, sales depots and other locations suspected to be involved in a sand mining scam at Tiruchi on Tuesday. Photo.Moorthy. M / The Hindu MANGALURU The Udupi Lorry and Tempo Owners’ Association has accused Udupi district administration of failing to put an end to illegal transportation of M-sand from Udupi district to Keralam, notwithstanding heavy demand for M-sand in the district.
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