Tahasildhar B  Shivaswamy  has  giving  a stern warning to those involved in illegal stone mining in the  area and threatened criminal  proceedings  against them if it continued. This  illegal activity is  especially  happening in the  areas adjoining the  temple premises where it has been stopped without a permit.

He was speaking to media persons here and said that mining of stones has been  prohibited  without a permit in the  area.  but  despite that it  continues to be  a menace for the  administration. He therefore threatened  severe consequences to anyone  found  guilty of the  activity.

He also  spoke about the  illegal soil filtration happening on  agricultural  lands despite a ban on it. “I have already submitted a report to the DC about those who continue in the activity in around Rajagere and Kempanhalli and have recommended that their lands be seized.” he  added.

He also added that a Grama Panchayat member assaulted village account Doddaiaha who tried to stop the illegal mining of sand. Doddaiaha is part of the newly opened inspection centre covering Santhematavattur and Anchepalya. A complaint has been  lodged against the  accused in Kunigal police station, and the  Tahasildhar has promised strict  against those found guilty.