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Driver J. Sugan arrested for illegal river sand transport near Katpadi

J. Sugan, 45, a driver hailing from Dharmapuri district, has been arrested in Vellore for illegally transporting river sand from Chittoor district to Tamil Nadu. Authorities confiscated the lorry along with its cargo when Sugan could not present the necessary documentation, leading to an ongoing investigation into this illicit activity.

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Jun 6, 2026 · 1 min read · 1 views
Driver J. Sugan arrested for illegal river sand transport near Katpadi

Key Takeaways

  • •J. Sugan, a 45-year-old driver from Dharmapuri, was caught transporting illegal river sand on Saturday.
  • •The police intercepted Sugan's lorry at the Christianpet check post on the Tamil Nadu-Andhra Pradesh border.
  • •Authorities found the lorry loaded with river sand intended for private contractors in Chengalpattu district.
  • •Sugan failed to provide documentation for the sand's transport, leading to the seizure of the vehicle and cargo.
  • •A case has been registered, and an investigation is underway regarding this illegal sand transport operation.

45-year-old driver caught by police in Vellore Saturday . Allegedly moving river sand illegally from Chittoor district in Andhra Pradesh to Tamil Nadu. Suspect is J . Sugan from Dharmapuri district.

Routine patrol at Christianpet check post,along border between Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh,flagged down a lorry. Officers found it loaded with river sand. Authorities said sand was meant for private contractors in Chengalpattu district .

Police said Sugan had no documents to justify moving sand across state lines. Vehicle and cargo now seized~case registered~investigation ongoing. How deep does this go…

#Tamil Nadu

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