Under Tamil Nadu govt’s nose, sand mafia kills Cholavaram lake
In Chennai, the vital Cholavaram reservoir faces a dire situation as illegal sand mining operations persist unchecked. Each day, more than 17 trucks and heavy machinery scour the reservoir's dry bed for sand. Although officials have attempted to arrest these unlawful activities, their efforts often fall short. Recent inspections have exposed continuous breaches, prompting officials to consider reopening legal quarries to mitigate the rampant illegal sand extraction.
