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*Joaquim behind illegal mining, alleges Sanguem activist* *TEAM HERALD teamherald@ herald- goa. com * PANJIM: Rama Velip, a voice of anti- mining activists from Sanguem Saturday alleged involvement of state cabinet minister Joaquim Alemao in the illegal mining activity in his village. Velip, who made a representation before the Shah Commission despite presence of huge pro- mining lobby, said that Alemao has been operating one of the mines since last one year, illegally. He told Herald, that there were three illegal mines operating in the village, which were contracted to Alemao. “ Two have already been stopped by government, however, one is still operational,” Velip said adding that several representations have been made to Goa State Pollution Control Board and Mines Department, who have failed to take any action. He said that the mine is operational without forest clearance and has also encroached comunidade area. During the hearing, Velip named the minister, which invited angry reaction from a section of people. While he was reading out the names of mine owners, the crowd booed him forcing him to stop. Velip said that he has given everything in detail to Shah Commission. Velip, who made a representation before the Commission despite presence of huge promining lobby, said that Alemao has been operating one of the mines since last one year, illegally. representation -- Please post your comments on my Blog: http://goanidentity.blogspot.com/ Please also see below: 1. Benaulim Village Action Committee: http://www.bvacbenaulim.blogspot.com/ 2. "Rape of Goa" : http://www.parrikar.com/blog/the-rape-of-goa/ 3. MAND - an adivasi-rights resource centre : http://mandgoa.blogspot.com/ 4. EVERY GOAN SHOULD SEE THIS VIDEO: http://infochangeindia.org/Infochange-documentary.html 5. Goa's Identity Movement group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com//#/group.php?gid=193497031686 6. Official Government Site NRI Office (GOA): http://www.globalgoans.org.in/