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Udupi: A case has been registered at the Ajekaru Police Station following a complaint by Trineshwara C P, Assistant Executive Engineer, Public Works Department (PWD), Sub-Division No 3, Karkala, regarding unauthorised digging of a public road.
According to the complaint, unidentified persons allegedly used earthmovers to illegally excavate portions of the Kurpady–Khajane–Muniyalu road in Hebri taluk of Udupi district, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Public Works Department. The digging reportedly took place around the 12.3-km stretch of the road without obtaining permission from the department.
The illegal excavation caused obstruction to the smooth movement of the public and vehicles, and also resulted in damage to government property, leading to financial loss, according to the complaint.
Based on the complaint, the Ajekaru police have registered a case under Sections 285 and 324(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and Section 3(2A) of the Prevention of Damage to Public Property (PDPP) Act, 1984.
Further investigation is underway.