Mangalore : Mayur Ullal, president of the joint action committee of sand miners in DK has warned to stage protest against any efforts made to control sand mining in DK.

Speaking at the press meet held at Hotel Woodlands on October 20, Thursday, he said that

The committee will also demanded an effective sand policy for the coastal areas keeping in mind with the traditional methods of DK.

He also said that the sand miners’ permit to take the sand from DK has been expired on Oct 14, which resulted in the increase of sand price and creating serious problems for common people to construct a house.

Satyapal Rai, the president of the Sand Lorry Owners Association, and Jitendra Suvarna, the president of the Boat Employees Organization, were present at the press conference.