Assam Rifles seize illegal wooden logs
Source: The Sangai Express / PIB
Imphal, July 14 2021:
Thirteen Shaktiman vehicles ferrying illegal wooden logs were seized at a MVCP established by Assam Rifles under the aegis of 22 Sect/IGAR (E) along the IT road to Kangpokpi.
The apprehended individuals along with the seized illegal 66 wooden logs which is estimated to cost around one crore have been handed over to KPI Forest office for necessary legal action.
It is single largest consignment of 13 vehicles carrying illegal wooden logs seized by Assam Rifles this season.
Committed to ensuring it's contribution towards nature even today Assam Rifles troops are planting saplings at Makui village alongwith the local villagers.
Even when the people in large numbers are participating in tree plantation drive these anti social, anti people elements are busy in harming the interest of common man along IT road, said a statement of Assam Rifles.
Such a large number of vehicles indicates the racket which is active along the IT road in Tuilong area.
The Shaktiman vehicles in large numbers are being used to ferry the illegal wooden logs out of Tuilong area.
There are still more vehicles stuck enroute due to mechanical failures carrying illegal wooden logs, added the statement.