Illegal sand mining rampant near K. Pallepalem beach in Kothapatnam

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An world  mover loads formation  soil  onto a tractor astatine  K. Pallepalem formation  successful  Kothapatnam mandal of Prakasam district.

An world mover loads formation soil onto a tractor astatine K. Pallepalem formation successful Kothapatnam mandal of Prakasam district. | Photo Credit: KOMMURI SRINIVAS

Despite rules and regulations successful place, amerciable soil mining is rampant adjacent the formation successful K. Pallepalem colony successful Kothapatnam mandal of Prakasam district. Locals alleged the engagement of governmental enactment leaders down the activity.

According to members of People Rights, an Ongole-based voluntary organisation, soil mining utilizing using earth-moving instrumentality and dense machinery is rampant connected a ample standard successful the coastal village. Beach soil is being excavated and transported to surrounding areas done galore tractors.

Published - April 16, 2026 08:15 p.m. IST

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