Kankanady police busts illegal sand smuggling attempt; seizes sand and trucks worth over Rs. 36 Lakh
Mangaluru: Kankanady police on Wednesday, busted a illegal sand smuggling attempt to Kerala, and seized sand and trucks that is estimated to be worth over Rs. 36,50,000/-
Four illegal sand laden trucks, were heading towards Kerala, from BC Road via Padil route, when the police team led by Kankandy police inspector Ashok P, stopped the vehicle and seized the illegal sands and trucks.
Drivers of three trucks have been detained while one driver managed to escape the scene.
The arrested drivers have been identified as Austin Miranda, Hasanabba and Biju, while the identity of the driver who escaped the scene is yet to be ascertained.
According to the reports, Austin and Hasanabba were driving trucks owned by themselves, Biju was driving truck owned by Abdul Rahman. Another truck is reportedly owned by Harish.
The seized items were handed over to the mines and geology department for further course of action.
Kankanady PSI Pradeep T. R., CCB PSI Kabbal Raj and other personnel of Kankanady police station were part of the operation.
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Iran declares 40 days of public mourning after Khamenei’s killing: Reports
Tehran: Iran has reportedly declared 40 days of public mourning following the killing of the country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Al Jazeera reported citing Iranian state media.
According to the report, Fars News Agency said the Iranian government has announced 40 days of nationwide mourning in the wake of Khamenei’s killing. The agency also reported that seven days of public holidays have been declared.
Further updates are awaited.
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