The Ullal police arrested a man and seized four lorries that were engaged in illegal sand extraction and transportation at Kotepura in Ullal CMC limits on Wednesday.
The arrested is Shaukath (35), a resident of Kotepura. All other accused have fled the spot.
Acting on a tip-off, the police conducted the raid and seized four lorries along with the sand and 2 two-wheelers. The police have booked cases against 15 people.
(Published 07 July 2021, 17:47 IST)
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