Former Minister, mine owner arrested for defying ban orders
Police action: Former Minister M. Diwakar Babu and mine owner Tapal Ganesh (right) being taken away by policemen at Tumti in Sandur Taluk on Sunday. BELLARY: The former Minister and Congress leader M. Diwakar Babu and Tapal Ganesh of TNR Mines were arrested on Sunday for defying prohibitory orders and attempting to resume mining at Tumti village in Sandur taluk of Bellary district.