Shivamogga blast: Mandya police seized explosives
Mandya, Jan 25(UNI) Following the blast at a stone quarry caused by a truckload of gelatin in Shivamogga district in which six people died last week, the Mandya District Administration has seized explosives and seized vehicles used for quarrying.
Residents in several parts of Mandya, particularly around the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam, had voiced concerns about illegal quarrying in their areas and nothing concrete had been done so far to end illegal quarrying.
Mining activity is rampant at Baby Betta Kaval, Baby Betta Amruth Mahal Reserve Area, Bannangadi, Chinakurali, Anaganahalli, Kannambadi, Honaganahalli, Bastipura, Beechanakuppe, Avverahalli and surrounding areas in Mandya and Pandavapura.