JD(S) leader exposes rampant illegal sand mining on Karnataka’s Bhadra riverbank
The exposure of illegal sand mining on the Bhadra riverbank by JD(S) leader Ajith Gowda revealed extensive unauthorised operations involving earthmover machines and tractors. Despite complaints, district officials took no action. Public outrage ensued, and Gowda plans to file a Lokayukta complaint over alleged official collusion.