Check dam collapses in Peddapalli, locals suspect sand mafia involvement

A check dam built across the Manair river near Gumpula in Odela mandal collapsed under suspicious circumstances, sparking speculation among locals. While some alleged the sand mafia was behind the incident to resume quarrying banned by the Green Tribunal, others suggested structural leakages caused the failure.

Peddapalli: A check dam constructed across the Manair river near Gumpula of Odela mandal collapsed under suspicious circumstances, triggering speculation among locals.

While some residents alleged that the sand mafia might have blown up the structure, others argued that it could have been washed away due to heavy water flow in the river. Sand quarrying in the Manair river was halted following the Green Tribunal’s instructions, and locals suspect that the dam was targeted