Goa: Ore trucks blocked in Cauvrem Police said the trucks were ferrying ore from a mining lease owned by Magnum Private Limited.
The agitated villagers are demanding compensation from mine owners for the damage caused for their crops like chilly and rice due to dust pollution arising from the mining site. The village, last year, had witnessed major agitation resulting in closure of five mines, which were working without proper licenses. Villagers said the trucks plying ore for Magnum Private Limited were stopped from December onwards but suddenly they started the transportation this morning. State Mines department director Arvind Lolienkar said the issue has to be handled by transport department or local administration. "There is permission for the mine owner to extract ore. It is for the local administration or transport department to look into it," he said. The locals have decided not to allow the trucks ply on the road till they are paid compensation. Police officials said the situation is under control as the trucks were sent back to the mining site. Goa has been witnessing sporadic protests in the iron ore rich mining belt due to increase in pollution owing to trucks carrying ore. PTI http://zeenews.india.com/news/goa/goa-ore-trucks-blocked-in-cauvrem_763328.html --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
