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Illegal Laterite Stone Transport Busted in Mangaluru

MANGALURU, October 28, 2025 – Kankanady police have seized illegally transported laterite stones and a lorry in Mangaluru. The seizure occurred near the Arukula Checkpost on Monday, October 27, 2025. Police apprehended Nagaraj, 37, the owner and driver of the lorry, originating from Adyar Padavu in Bantwal taluk. He was found to be transporting the stones without the required permits. The confiscated laterite stones are estimated to be worth ₹12,000, while the lorry itself is valued at ₹8 lakh. Nagaraj has been booked under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act.

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