Belekeri used to be one of the most pristine Coastal towns in the nothern Part of Karnataka State.Lying about 30kms to south of Karwar,this Place has been ravaged by illegal mining of ire ore and manganese.Hundreds of Trucks are lined up daily on both sides of the road in blatant violation of traffic rules and many people fear to venture out at night due to rash and arrogant drivers of the dumper trucks involved in this mining orgy.The dust which is thrown up everywhere because of the uncontrolled(or is it State Controlled??) mining has turned every thing within its ambit into murky red which is not only an eye sore but a potential health and enviornmental hazard.
It is well known that the notorious 'Reddy Brothers' are wielding a immense clout in the nearby mine rich areas of Hospet and Bellary where the state Govt has lost an estimated amount of 3000 crores during the span of the last 2 years.
Al this cannot be the handiwork of a few individuals but is taking place with the connivance of the Corrupt State Govt Officials.
One feels sad that the last bastion of the green belt,namely the Westen Ghats too is being eroded by the miners with the tacit support of the Govt thus paving the way for a disaster of monumental Proportions which will eventually wipe out many animal and bird species barring the one who has created this mess.
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