Protests escalate over unresolved wetland soil dumping issue

District Collector Snehil Kumar Singh had issued directive to remove illegally dumped soil days ago; landowner yet to contact revenue authorities or take action

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Riyas, has fuelled public outrage, culminating in widespread protests across the area. The land in question is associated with the Markaz School, which is managed by the movement led by Kanthapuram A P Abubakar. Despite the urgency of the issue, there has been no visible progress, leaving locals and party cadre frustrated. Concerns are mounting that the district collector's position might be undermined, further delaying resolution. The locals' dissatisfaction extends to Minister Riyas, who is currently preoccupied with urban tourism electrification projects, leaving the soil-dumping issue unaddressed. Despite the Collector's clear orders for soil removal within seven days, no action has been taken, highlighting administrative inefficiencies.