Mangaluru: Pavoor Uliya residents stage unique protest against illegal sand mining


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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SB)

Mangaluru, Sep 15: The residents of Pavoor Uliya staged an innovative protest at the Netravati River on Sunday, September 15, condemning the district administration's inaction against illegal sand mining on the island. The protesters partially submerged themselves in the river, demanding immediate action to stop the illicit activities.

Led by prominent community leaders, including Fr Valarian D'Souza, vicar forane of Bantwal deanery, Alwyn D'Souza, president of Catholic Sabha, Stany Lobo, former president of Catholic Sabha, Mithesh D'Souza, former president of ICYM, and Gilbert D'Souza, local leader, the protesters expressed their frustration.

Gilbert D'Souza addressed the gathering and said, "Two months ago, the district administration assured us that mining would not be allowed on the island. The DC even formed a commission to investigate, but the illegal sand mafia has resumed operations. Geology and mining department officials are conducting surveys on boats owned by the same illegal diggers. Despite repeated requests, the district collector has not visited the island, indicating complicity within the administration. We've lost trust in the DC and administration. Today's protest serves as a warning. If our demands are ignored, we'll plan further, more intense protests."

The community is determined to protect their island and has demanded swift action from the authorities.

 

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  • myna, mysuru

    Sun, Sep 15 2024

    Media should Probe the nexus/role of the local MLA, every political party & the officials and expose them. This is a long-drawn battle between the citizens of Pavur Ulia and the administration. It's shameful that nothing has been done to date.

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  • Suresh, Mangalore

    Sun, Sep 15 2024

    What is the local MLA doing,He has so much power that he can stop the sand mafia in hours.Question him why he is not ready to involve and stop sand poachers immediately.

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  • Mbeary, Dxb

    Sun, Sep 15 2024

    UT Khader should be answering this

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, India

    Sun, Sep 15 2024

    "To find out who is involved in illegal sand mining, ask the local MP and MLAs, because this work cannot be done by ordinary people; there must be powerful hands behind it.”

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  • Prakashchandra Jain, Moodbidri

    Sun, Sep 15 2024

    Please don't be so naive, Henry Bab, even a Kid knows who is Directing Kontractors Sand in the fleet of trucks owned by him.

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