Khoupum Battalion seizes Teak wood worth Rs 20 lakh
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 05 2021:
Khoupum Battalion of Assam Rifles under the aegis of Headquarters 21 Sector Assam Rifles and Inspector General Assam Rifles (East) seized teak timber on NH-37 at Nungba on May 3 .
Based on Specific information received from sources regarding movement of illicit items on NH-37, a party was launched for tracking of suspected truck and at around 5:20PM, a truck along with driver Md Shuaib and two other individuals were stopped in general area Nungba who were carrying 102 teak logs worth approximately Rs 20 lakh, said a statement issued by PRO Assam Rifles.
The apprehended individuals along with the seized items and vehicle were handed over to DFO for further investigation, added the statement.