Assam Rifles personnel seized a vehicle loaded with 220 timber planks (160 CFT) valued at Rs 84,800 at the Moltuk Check Post in Chandel District on November 25, 2024. The timber, suspected to be illegally sourced, was intercepted during a routine security check.
An investigation has been launched to trace the origin and intended destination of the illegal shipment. This operation is part of the ongoing efforts by Assam Rifles to combat the illegal timber trade in the region.