AR nabs timber smugglers
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, June 17 2021:
In a major breakthrough against rampant smuggling of timber wood in the region, Churachandpur Battalion Assam Rifles of IGAR (East) apprehended four timber wood smugglers on NH-2 near Hengkot village, Churachandpur district on Wednesday.
Based on input received regarding timber wood being smuggled from general area Henglep to Churachandpur, Security Forces, in a swift and bold action intercepted the smugglers and recovered approximately 11 cubic metres of timber wood (A1 & A2 class) worth Rs 3.77 lakh, said a PRO IGAR(S) release.
The apprehended smugglers along with the recovered timber wood have been handed over to Forest Department Chura-chandpur Range for further investigation, it added.