Vehicles laden with granite and sand seized by police in Kuppam of Chittoor district on Friday. | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENT Chittoor district police intensified their crackdown on illegal mining and transportation of minerals in Kuppam on Friday, seizing a granite-laden lorry and two tractors carrying sand during surprise inspections. Superintendent of Police Tushar Dudi supervised the operation, which forms part of ongoing efforts to curb mineral smuggling in the region. Officials said the vehicles were found operating without valid permits and were immediately seized. Published – April 17, 2026 08:21 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Census house mapping may end today, DC reviews progress State professional drama competition to begin in Thrissur on April 19