Hyderabad, Feb. 15 -- The Telangana government between February 1 and 12, the transport department checked 1,222 sand-laden vehicles, booking 136 cases, seizing 111 vehicles, and suspending 21 driving licenses. A total of Rs 14.28 lakh was collected in fines for violations such as overloading and plying without valid waybills.

Earlier this week, the Telangana chief minister conducted a high-level review meeting focusing on sand supply in the state. The CM instructed officials to enhance sand availability at an affordable price while simultaneously increasing revenue for the exchequer. Following his directives, multiple meetings were held over the next few days to implement the strategy effectively.

On February 11, the chief secretary, a...