Revenue squad holds flash checks at illegal quarries in Thamarassery

Geology department failed to report damage caused by quarries, say greens

A special squad constituted by the Revenue Department has resumed flash inspections to track illegal quarrying, filling of wetland, and soil mining in Thamarassery taluk.

The move comes in the wake of the rising number of complaints from environmental activists, who have been up in arms against the alleged nexus between large-scale quarry operators and influential politicians.

Many vehicles, including trucks, earth movers, and compressors, used in granite quarries were recently impounded as part of the continuing legal action. The seized vehicles were taken to the Thamarassery taluk office on Wednesday despite resistance from owners. They will be released only on payment of fine for compounding the offence.