The Forest Department has held the port officials responsible for 'disappearance' of 35,500 MT ore from the port.
Illegally stocked ore was seized from the port during a raid on the port on March 15. The operation was led by District Forest Officer Gokul. The quantity of the ore seized was estimated to be 50,000 MT.
Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/news/missing-ore-forest-dept-blames-port-officials
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/newspaper/deccan-herald-bangalore
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/mining
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/minerals
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/ports
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/illegal-trade
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/karnataka