Daijiworld Media Network - Panaji
Panaji, May 28: A team led by Sattari mamlatdar Dasharath Gawas, raided an illegal laterite stone quarry operating in Pissurlem village in Sattari taluka. The raid was conducted after locals demanded action against it. Illegally extracted laterite stones were also seized from the site.
It had come to notice that stone extraction was being carried out on a large scale in the village, disturbing the environment. A complaint was lodged with the department of mines.
The police have been directed to patrol the area twice a day to keep a vigil on any illegal operations in the area, Gawas said. If any persons are found operating any illegal laterite quarries in Sattari, necessary action will be initiated against them, he added.