Mangaluru: AC issues order banning sand mining in Uliya Kudru area

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, October 10, 2024: Assistant Commissioner of Mangaluru sub-division Harshavardhan has issued an order banning sand mining in all forms in the two kms radius  of Uliya Kudru with a view to prevent illegal sand extraction and to protect environment and also mitigate the hardships caused by residents of Pavoor Uliya Kudru area.

In the banned area except for boats ferrying people, all other boat movement is banned. Stocking of sand and loading them in vehicles is also banned in the area where sand mining is prohibited.

The order has warned of stern action against anyone violating the rule.