Villagers say no action despite repeated complaints Punnami Representative Anand (District Bureau) Rambilli: Villagers are expressing concern that illegal sand mining and transportation is taking place in the coastal area of Jiraiti Chinthuwa Venkayyapalem in the mandal. They allege that the relevant authorities are not paying attention even though sand transportation is taking place day and night. Villagers say that despite complaining to the authorities several times about the illegal transportation of sand, no action has been taken so far. They are concerned that sand mining in the coastal area is likely to damage the natural beauty and affect the environment. They allege that the illegal sand transportation has gone unchecked since the authorities did not respond despite providing information. The villagers want the relevant departments to respond and conduct a comprehensive investigation into the sand mining and transportation taking place in the coastal area and put a stop to the irregularities.
