Residents of Thakkolam in Ranipet district have been opposing a proposed sand quarry, fearing it would blight water sources along the Kosasthalaiyar.
As a mark of protest, more than 800 traders in the farming town near Arakkonam shuttered their shops on Saturday, complying with a request from farmers and residents. “Everyone will be affected once the quarry starts operations. We depend on water from the river for cultivation, consumption and domestic needs,” said K. Sudhakar, secretary, Thakkolam All Traders Association.
