Hyderabad, Feb. 19 -- In a crackdown on illegal sand trading, Hyderabad police conducted raids in the Puranaphool area and seized 60 tonnes of sand worth Rs 1.2 lakh, officials said on Wednesday.

One person, identified as 37-year-old K Santhosh Singh from Lower Dhoolpet, was caught in connection with the illegal activity.

According to officials, the operation was led by the Commissioner's Task Force, South West Hyderabad City, along with the Mandal Revenue Officer of Nampally Mandal, Hyderabad Division.

The raid was conducted on the premises of "Sandeep Weigh Bridge, Sandeep Construction and Building Material," where sand was being sold without bills, documents, or permission from mining authorities.

Officials said 60 tonnes of sand, ...