Newmai News Network
SHILLONG | February 17
Acting on a tip off, police in West Garo Hills were able to apprehend four vehicles carrying coal, hidden under packets of betel nut near the Dobasipara area last week.
As per information from police, a 'naka' checking was set up at the Dobasipara Beat House credible information was received on the illegal transport of coal, in violation of the order of the National Green Tribunal (NGT). The coal was apparently on its way from 12th Mile on National Highway 51 and is suspected to be from Chokpot area of South Garo Hills district.
“We set up a surprise check point to apprehend the coal after receiving information. The 'naka' was placed for the entire night and was led by the CI (Sadar) of Tura police station,” informed the Superintendent of Police (SP), West Garo Hills district, Dr MGR Kumar.
On the morning of February 12, police detected four Mahindra Pik – up trucks which were transporting coal that had been stored in jute sacks.
“The trucks along with the illegal coal were accordingly seized and in this connection the drivers of the trucks, along with the owners of the coal were arrested,” confirmed the SP.
An FIR has been registered into the incident with cognizable sections under IPC and MMDR Act being added. Further investigation into the incident is also on.
