The lorry driver allegedly fled the scene before the police team could arrest him.
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A 38-year-old driver was arrested by Natrampalli police near Jolarpet town in Tirupattur for illegal sand mining from Palar river on Wednesday.
The arrested person was identified as G. Selvam, a resident of Tirupattur. Special teams were formed in the district to prevent illegal sand mining, smuggling of ganja and other banned substances, and petty crime.
Police said a team was on routine patrol on Chennai-Bengaluru National Highway (NH-48) at Bangalamedu village near Natrampalli when they seized loads of river sand from a truck.
The driver allegedly fled the scene before the police team could arrest him. Police seized the vehicle, and a case was registered. Police are analysing CCTV footage on the route to nab the driver. Further probe is under way.
Published – July 02, 2026 12:31 am IST