An FIR has been filed with the Officer in-charge of the Jhalupara outpost against the alleged illegal transportation of coal from Shallang in West Khasi Hills district.
According to the police complaint filed by social activist, Agnes Kharshiing and Amita Sangma today, a truck loaded with illegal coal was detected at Umdiengpun, 7 Mile parked with many trucks and dumpers carrying coke.
Kharshiing said they alerted the traffic policeman stationed there and on enquiry, the truck bearing registration number AS 01 LC 6376 was found transporting coal from Shallang area.
The social activists have demand strong action and to book the violators as per law.