The Telangana High Court has issued notices to the state government regarding illegal sand mining in Kamareddy district, following a public interest litigation (PIL) initiated by A Prakash, president of the local bar association. The court noted allegations of collusion among various officials and the sand mafia, resulting in significant financial losses to the state, estimated between Rs 20-30 lakh daily. Additionally, a separate suo motu PIL was initiated concerning illegal granite mining in Karimnagar district, based on a complaint from D Arun Kumar, highlighting severe environmental degradation and threats to local communities. The court has directed multiple government officials to respond to both matters within four weeks, emphasizing the need for surveillance measures to combat illegal mining. The issues raised reflect broader concerns about governance and environmental protection in the region. The cases will be further heard in upcoming sessions.