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- BJP MLC Hemalatha Nayak carried out a late-night inspection near Karkihalli in Koppal taluk and stopped tipper trucks allegedly transporting soil illegally from the Tungabhadra reservoir's backwater area, which is said to be facing severe drought.
- She informed the district police chief, but the CPI of Koppal rural police station reportedly said the soil was needed for his land and that he would pay the fine, sparking controversy.
- Locals complained that tipper trucks move all night and disrupt their lives.
- The Superintendent of Police has ordered an inquiry against the CPI, and Nayak has urged the Home Minister to take the matter seriously.
What to watch next
- Findings of the SP-ordered inquiry into CPI Jayaprakash's conduct
- Whether the Home Ministry or other authorities act against illegal soil transport in the Tungabhadra backwater area
- Whether officials such as the mines department face scrutiny for inaction
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