Sivaganga police arrested two persons who smuggled sand in the Manimuthar river near Devakottai on Tuesday.
Continuous complaints were raised that sand was being illegally mined and smuggled from the Manimuthar river near Devakottai.
Based on a complaint filed by Anumanthakudi Village Administrative Officer Prasannakumar, a special police team conducted a search.
At that time, they arrested Sornalingam, 38, from Theeralur village and Manickam, 49, who were involved in the sand smuggling. They also seized the tractor used for the sand smuggling.
Devakottai Taluk police have registered a case.
Published - October 13, 2026 07:52 pm IST