Assam: Two arrested and 8 sacks of illegal coal seized in Margherita

Guwahati: Two persons were arrested for allegedly trying to flee with one Maruti Omni van which was carrying illegal coal hidden inside the van in the Tinsukia district of Assam on Sunday.

The incident took place at the Changlang Margherita road located close to the Namdang colliery of the district.

The two apprehended individuals were identified as Libian Gogoi a resident of Jayanagar of Margherita and Krishna Kt Deb a resident of Station para of Margherita.

According to reports, the interception of the vehicle Maruti Omni van bearing registration number (AS 23A 4121) was based on specific information to the police which was loaded with illegal coal.

However, A total of eight sacks of coal were recovered from the vehicle.

Moreover, the seized vehicle and both the accused were brought to Margherita Police station.

It may be mentioned that case number 269/2021 was registered and both were sent to judicial custody.

 

 

 

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