Probe on mining stayed

The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Monday stayed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the alleged illegal mining by Obulapuram Mining Company (OMC), owned by Tourism Minister  G Janardhana Reddy.

Justice T Gopalakrishna on Monday stayed further investigation into the issue. Reddy had questioned the decision of the Centre in ordering a CBI inquiry following a recommendation by the AP government.