Lokayukta Files Case Over Illegal Sand Mining in Bagalkote

The Karnataka Lokayukta has started a case against some important officials because they did not stop people from mining sand illegally in Bagalkote district.

The Lokayukta checked 41 places where sand is mined and found that only 9 were allowed to mine, while the rest were doing it illegally.

They saw many trucks, tractors, and other machines being used to mine sand, which is not allowed and causes damage to the land and rivers.

The officials did not do their job properly to stop this illegal mining.

The Lokayukta has suggested some ways to improve the situation, like using cameras and drones to watch the mining sites better and taking stronger legal action against those who break the rules.