Illegal sand mining on Nethravathi, Phalguni river banks in Mangaluru: Three arrested
sand worth lakhs seized
Mangaluru: City police and government officers raided the banks of the Nethravathi and Phalguni rivers and, upon finding men engaged in illegal sand mining, seized sand worth lakhs of rupees along with the equipment used by the miners.
The Kankanady police team that visited the banks of the Nethravathi River behind the Kannur mosque on Monday night found men mining sand and loading it into trucks using boats. However, the men escaped upon noticing the police's arrival, officers said.
The team seized three tippers, two boats (each carrying one unit of mined sand), 12 baskets, six crowbars, and an iron ladder from the site. The seized sand is estimated to be worth approximately ₹18.1 lakh, police said. A case has been registered against the suspects for mining sand without paying royalties to the state government.
In a separate case, Kavoor Police raided the banks of the Phalguni River in Mangalpade and arrested three men, Subhash (65), Lalit Sahni (25), and Dharmendra (28), for illegal sand mining.
The police team had received information regarding illegal sand mining on the Phalguni River banks and visited the area on Monday night. Although the miners attempted to flee, they were apprehended. Upon questioning, they confessed to mining the sand, officers confirmed. A case has been registered against the three men at the Kavoor Police Station.
Additionally, a team of officers from the Mining and Geology Department, along with the tahsildar of Adyapadi village, raided the banks of the Phalguni River at Daivangala Gudde and found illegal sand mining taking place. The team also discovered a temporary shed set up on the banks and six iron boats, presumably used by the miners, who fled upon noticing the officials.
The officers seized 13 metric tonnes of sand, worth ₹9,100, that had been piled up on the riverbank, along with the boats, which are estimated to be worth approximately ₹4.5 lakh.
The Bajpe Police have registered a case regarding illegal sand mining on the Phalguni River banks. Further investigation is underway.
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3 Indian students among those injured in Australia’s Bondi Beach attack
Melbourne (PTI): Three Indian students were among 40 people injured in the terrorist attack on Sydney's Bondi Beach in Australia, according to a media report on Tuesday.
Two out of these three students are believed to be receiving treatment in the hospital, The Australia Today news portal reported.
The names of the Indian students injured during Sunday's attack have not been disclosed yet.
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The Indian students sustained injuries during the shooting, and their exact condition has not been formally confirmed yet, it said.
Naveed Akram, 24, and his father, 50, opened fire on a gathering during the Jewish festival Hanukkah by the Sea celebration.
At least 15 people were killed in the attack, including a 10-year-old child. Five of the injured remain in critical condition, while two injured police officers are in serious but stable condition, it added.
New South Wales Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon said the investigation is expanding as new information emerges, including international travel by the alleged attackers and the discovery of extremist material, the report said.
