One of the kingpins held under anti-goonda law
lobby of politically influential businessmen
Several gang leaders benefiting from the racket
Thiruvananthapuram: The police have launched a crackdown on illegal river sand-mining in the city.
Last week, they arrested one of the alleged kingpins of the racket, Vella Rajan, under provisions of the Kerala Anti Social Activities (Prevention) Act (KA
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