Police seize lorry, earthmover used for illegal sand mining in Makthal

Makthal: The Makthal police have seized an earthmover and a lorry from a group of people who were illegally mining sand at Dasarpally village of Makthal mandal in Narayanpet district on Friday. According to Makthal Sub-Inspector Ashok, some people were mining sand from a rivulet in Dasarpally village.

On receiving a tip-off, the police formed a team and raided the area. As soon as the police visited the spot, the persons who were involved in the illegal mining fled from the spot. The police seized a lorry and an earthmover and booked a case against the culprits. Further investigation is underway.