Summary:
With rampantillegal sand lifting going on, locals feared for a massive disasterduring flood and rainy seasons. Massive illegal sand lifting hascreated erosion near river bridges in several areas. They said the river erosion has taken a seriousturn in recent weeks due to rampant sand lifting by using dredger. However, official sources said bids have been awarded as per rules andaction will be take if anything found illegal during sand lifting. Local villagers admitted and said.”Rampant illegal sand lifting isgoing on and no action against sand mafias have been taken so far,”they lamented..