Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Complaint Filed Over Threats to Devadurga MLA
A group of people who are involved in illegal sand mining allegedly went to the house of a local leader named Karemma Nayak.
They tried to scare her because she was stopping their illegal activities.
The leader said they asked her why she was interfering.
Her supporters reported this to the police, and now the police are investigating.
The leader has asked the police to take strict action against these people.
This is not the first time she has faced threats for trying to stop illegal sand mining.
A group allegedly linked to illegal sand mining intimidated Devadurga MLA Karemma Nayak at her residence.
The incident occurred after police action against illegal sand transportation.
The group allegedly threatened Nayak to stop her actions against illegal sand mining.
An FIR has been registered based on a complaint by the MLA's supporters.
Police have issued notices to those named in the complaint and are investigating further.
- Who
- Devadurga JD(S) MLA Karemma Nayak and her supporters
- What
- Alleged threats and intimidation by a group linked to illegal sand mining
- When
- January 18, 2024
- Where
- Devadurga, Raichur district, Karnataka
- Why
- MLA's actions to curb illegal sand extraction along the Krishna River
- MLA Name
- Karemma Nayak
- Party Affiliation
- JD(S)
- Location
- Devadurga, Raichur district
- Incident Date
- January 18
- Alleged Crime
- Trespass and death threat
- Action Taken
- FIR registered, notices issued
- Investigation Status
- Underway