Assam Rifles seizes illegal pinewood
Source: The Sangai Express
Ukhrul, December 28 2019:
Troops of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) seized nine trucks carrying pinewood, which were illegally transported from Phungyar and Nungshang in Ukhrul district to Imphal on December 22, said a press release issued by PRO, IGAR.
Based on a reliable input, a team of Assam Rifles established a Vehicle Check Post at Finch Corner, Shakpao in Ukhrul district and seized nine trucks carrying a huge quantity of pinewood logs without a permit for the same.
The pinewood would be worth around Rs 10 lakh, it said.
The loads of smuggled pinewood were obtained from Phungyar and Nungshang and were being illegally transported to Imphal, it claimed.
The drivers of nine vehicles along with illegal consignment have been handed over to Forest Beat Office at Finch Corner.