Kasargod: Fake passes issued in the name of Odisha government were being used to transport sand extracted in Dakshina Kannada district. The sand, which is claimed to be from Odisha, actually is extracted from River Netravati, and Odisha licences are used to hoodwink the police.
In a flash check on Thursday, police had taken into possession sand from various places. Those involved had claimed that the sand was brought with licence from Odisha state. During investigation thereafter, the police realized that the fake pass was issued in the name of Odisha state, and sand was transported from Dakshina Kannada district.
The police have learnt that a huge racket having connection with highly placed persons is operating to transport sand extracted from River Netravati.
