Mandya MP seeks probe by Central agencies into illegal mining near KRS dam
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Mandya MP Sumalatha Ambareesh met Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Union Minister for Coal and Mines Pralhad Joshi in New Delhi on July 20 seeking a probe by Central agencies into illegal mining in the vicinity of the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) dam. Contending that illegal mining activity was being carried out with the complicity of elected representatives and officials, Ms. Sumalatha urged Mr. Shekhawat to direct a central agency, such as the CBI, to investigate alleged illegal mining in the vicinity of KRS.More Related News
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