Bangalore : While economical losses due to illegal mining in Bellary is pegged at around Rs 16,000 crore, what is more shocking is the ecological shock that the district has been subjected to.

A Supreme Court-appointed joint inspection committee has recommended the suspension of mining licences of six mining firms in Bellary, following findings of extensive illegal mining.

The committee has recommended suspension of mining and transportation of leases belonging to Hothur Traders, V?S?Lad &?Sons, Vesco, Bharath Mines and Minerals, SKME and H Ranaganagouda.

The joint committee, comp

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