Three persons arrested for illegal transport of river sand near Katpadi

Police in Tamil Nadu have arrested three individuals for the illegal transport of river sand from Andhra Pradesh. The operation is part of a broader crackdown on illegal mining and smuggling activities in the region.
Why it matters
Illegal sand mining is a significant environmental and legal issue that threatens local ecosystems and undermines regulated resource management.
Three persons were arrested near Katpadi on Thursday for illegal transport of river sand from Chittoor district in Andhra Pradesh to Tamil Nadu without valid documents.
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