Villagers stage road blockade against illegal sand mining in pond near Peravurani
Villagers staged a road protest against excessive sand mining in a pond near Peravurani. Police have initiated an investigation and seized the equipment used for illegal mining.
Villagers in Sithathikkadu near Peravurani, Thanjavur district, staged a road blockade on Monday to protest against illegal sand mining in a local pond, where sand was being excavated beyond the permitted depth.
According to the villagers, permission was granted to excavate sand up to a depth of 2 feet, but it was being dug up to 10 feet. When a local resident, Pakkirisamy, questioned this, he was reportedly threatened by those involved in the mining.
Upon receiving the information, Peravurani police arrived at the scene and held discussions with the protesters. The blockade was called off after police assured them that legal action would be taken against those responsible. The police have seized the Poclain machine and are conducting an investigation.
Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai