Raid conducted on illegal extraction HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, FEB 15 - A surprise raid was conducted by the officers of the Directorate of Mines in Ashwem, Parcem and Korgao villages of Pernem taluka, recently. In all 6 power tillers involved in illegal extraction of laterite stones were impounded.
Also illegal extraction of basalt metal was detected at S Jose de Areal village of Salcete taluka. In all 7 trucks and a compressor mounted tractor involved in illegal extraction and transportation were detained. Any person found violating the provisions of Minor Mineral Concessions Rules, 1985 shall be severely dealt with. ~(^^)~ Avelino