Bengaluru: Urban Development Minister UT Khader has said that 'Sand Bazaar', which has begun experimentally in Dakshina Kannada to prevent sand deficit, will be held across the state in coming days.

Speaking at a press meet here on Friday, he said that the newly launched Sand Bazar App will also help to regulate sand mafia.

"The app helps consumers to get sand on time at a cheaper price," he added.

"After registering in the app the user will get a message on his registered mobile number. The message would contains the detail of availability, price and other information about the sand. The customer would get the sand to doorstep within 48 hours after placing an order", he said.

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Koppal: Police in Koppal City station limits have registered a case against more than 30 people and arrested three in connection with an alleged assault on a youngster over his relationship.

According to the complaint, Sameer Ahmed Moolimani (22), who works at a mobile agency, was sitting at a hotel with his girlfriend around 8:30 pm on May 6 when a group of youngsters approached him and asked his identity. He said that he was attacked after informing them about the relationship.

Sameer said in his complaint: “They blindfolded me, took me on a bike towards the Hospet side of the national highway, and assaulted me. They asked me, ‘Do you love a Hindu girl?’ They also threatened me, saying, ‘If I am seen with her again, I will not leave you alive.’"

He also stated that after the assault, he was blindfolded and later left near the district hospital.

Police have registered a case at Koppal City police station against more than 30 people, including the girl’s brothers Ashish and Nilesh. Three people have been arrested so far, and investigation is in progress.