Siliguri, 24th June: Tension prevailed in the area after allegations surfaced regarding the illegal stockpiling and sale of sand and stones at inflated prices. On Wednesday, BJP workers intercepted a sand-laden truck and informed the Ashighar Outpost police.
Upon receiving the information, police reached the spot and took custody of the truck along with its driver. A written complaint was subsequently lodged at the police outpost.
According to the complainants, a TMC leader has allegedly been stockpiling sand and stones illegally in the Purba Chayan Para area without any valid challans or supporting documents and selling the materials at higher prices. They further alleged that the illegal trade has been operating openly both during the day and under the cover of darkness at night. Local residents have demanded strict legal action against the accused.
According to police sources, an investigation into the allegations has been initiated based on the written complaint.