Five trucks carrying stone and sand seized by Forest Department in Tezpur

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TEZPUR: Acting on a tip-off, a team of forest department personnel under the leadership of New Range Officer, Monto Borah of Tezpur Sadar range forest office under Sonitpur West Forest division, Tezpur, seized five trucks laden with sand and stone from Tumuki, Dolabari, Panchmile and other areas under Tezpur Sadar Police Station in Sonitpur district.

Monto Borah said that the trucks were seized for the violation of Assam Minor Mineral Rule, 2013 and these trucks were running without valid TP and challan for supplying minor minerals. Tezpur Sadar Range officer said that the operation against illegal mining would continue in Sonitpur district.

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