Team Goemkarponn
QUEPEM: A case has been registered against unknown persons for allegedly carrying out illegal extraction of laterite stones from four different locations at Naquerim village in Quepem taluka.
According to a complaint filed by Shyam Sawant, Geologist with the Directorate of Mines and Geology, Panaji, the illegal activity was detected prior to October 29, 2026, at around 10.50 am.
The complaint states that unknown accused persons allegedly extracted laterite stones from four pits at different locations using a diesel-operated horizontal stone cutter machine fitted with a blade, without obtaining the necessary licence or permit from the competent authority.
The accused persons allegedly transported the extracted laterite stones to an unknown destination, thereby committing theft of State Government resources for personal gain.
Further investigation is being carried out by PSI Sudan Bhosle of Cuncolim Police Station.
