DMK veteran Durai Murugan named in Rs 1,427 crore sand mining corruption case

Published 06 Nov 2026, 20:22 IST

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The former Minister has been cited as the first accused in the multi-crore scam, which was flagged by the ED; searches in 34 locations across the State have uncovered 825 incriminating documents

— The Hindu
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The investigation follows complaints alleging tender violations, excess quarrying and fabricated transport permits across 28 river sand quarries in Tamil Nadu.

— The Hindu BusinessLine

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India Today Center-Right Living Media India Current article 06 Nov 2026, 20:22 IST

DMK veteran Durai Murugan named in Rs 1,427 crore sand mining corruption case

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The Hindu BusinessLine Center-Right The Hindu Group (Kasturi & Sons) 07 Nov 2026, 06:42 IST

DVAC books Durai Murugan in alleged ₹1,427-crore Tamil Nadu sand mining scam

The investigation follows complaints alleging tender violations, excess quarrying and fabricated transport permits across 28 river sand quarries in Tamil Nadu.

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The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. 06 Nov 2026, 23:55 IST

DVAC books Duraimurugan in illegal sand mining case

The former Minister has been cited as the first accused in the multi-crore scam, which was flagged by the ED; searches in 34 locations across the State have uncovered 825 incriminating documents

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