AR intercepts smuggling of illegal timber
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 16 2020:
Troops of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South), recovered illegal timber today, at Sorde junction of Kamjong district.
On receipt of credible input from a reliable source regarding move of illegal timber from Sorbung village to Phungyar, a 'Mobile Vehicle Check Post' was established at Sorde junction and around 9 am, a Shaktiman truck driven by one Happy Joy and co-driver Shangpam, both residents of Sorbung village was intercepted.
On carrying-out thorough checking, the truck was found carrying approximately 600 cubic-feet of Khangra wood logs of Myanmar origin, without any valid permit for the same.
The total value of the smuggled Timber is approximately Rs 8 Lakhs.
The vehicle, driver and co-driver has been handed over for further action to the Phungyar Police Station.