HQ IGAR
Imphal Dec. 29
Troops of Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) seized nine Trucks of Pinewood being illegally transported from Phungyar and Nungshang in Ukhrul District to Imphal.
Based on reliable input received, a team of Assam Rifles established a Vehicle Check Post at Finch Corner, Shakpao in Ukhrul District and seized nine Trucks carrying huge quantity of Pinewood logs worth Rupees 10 Lakhs without a permit for the same. The smuggled pinewood was obtained from Phungyar and Nungshang and was being illegally transported to Imphal.
The drivers of nine vehicles along with illegal consignment have been handed over to Forest Beat Office at Finch Corner.
Meanwhile, Joupi Battalion of 28 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) extended assistance to Mr Thongminthang Khongsai resident of Joupi village who requested to provide aid to conduct last rites ceremony in memory of his wife Late Martha Hoijaneng Khongsai on yesterday.
A headstone of Late Martha Hoijaneng Khongsai was unveiled during the event at Joupi village. The ceremony was attended by approximately 300 villagers from all nearby villages. Officials from the Joupi battalion attended the ceremony and conveyed heartfelt condolence to the family of Mr Thongminthang Khongsai. Joupi Battalion provided all assistance to the village for smooth conduct of the event.
