Timber seized
Source: The Sangai Express
Tengnoupal, April 18 2025:
Assam Rifles troops intercepted 23 trucks from Kampang Khullen area in Tengnoupal district for illegally transporting timber without valid transit permits during an operation on April 16 .
The drivers were detained after failing to produce valid documentation and the trucks along with timber worth Rs 14.28 lakh were seized, said a statement issued by IGAR (S) .
The Forest Department was informed and a field verification was conducted on the same day.
Following a written correspondence from the District Forest Office, the trucks were released on April 17 .
The Forest Department officials fixed the value of the seized timber at approximately Rs 14.28 lakh.
Notably, Assam Rifles launched the operation to curb illegal smuggling of forest produce.