Yashodhara Bangera
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (EP)

Mangalore, Jul 8: Strange writings on stones in Kolathurpadavu in Niddodi village, where an ultra mega thermal power plant of 4000 mw capacity is proposed to be set up, has caused anxiety among locals.

The local women saw the writings when they went to pick some edible leaves on Monday, July 8 evening. They immediately informed about it to Matrubhoomi Samrakshana Samiti members who came to the place and inspected.

They found signs in white, blue and green on etched on stones in Thenka Mijar, Badaga Mijar, and border areas of Niddodi. In some areas stones were piled up and coloured signs in dark writing
found on them. It is a mystery as to who has etched those signs in desolate hills and for what purpose. Along with the signs of arrows, numbers 971, 974 etc were also found written, evoking fear and anxiety among the locals.

Matrubhoomi Samrakshana Samiti inquired about it with the local tahsildar, the forest department and the local panchayat, but with no success. It is suspected that the writings on the stones may be in connection to the thermal project, though none of the local officials seem to be aware.

Alphonse D'Souza, president of the Samiti speaking to the media on Tuesday said that people's representatives have been creating confusion by giving evasive and contradictory statements with regard to the project. He said that the officials' eagerness to implement the project is proved by these developments.