"sand-smuggling"

Adilabad DSP L Jeevan Reddy warned that stringent action would be taken against those who exploit natural resources and commit illegal activities

In a joint operation, the teams checked construction material suppliers' premises where illegally brought sand from different places was stored for supply for local construction activity

According to sources, the Rachakonda Police registered about 100 cases in the last few days

Kothagudem Collector directed the officials to monitor the check posts regularly and submit weekly reports

Peeved by the police move to check their illegal activity, the sand smugglers attacked the police with hoes resulting in injuries to Venkatesh, Rajkumar and Srinivas.