Bagdogra, 19th March: The Bagdogra Forest Department seized a pickup truck carrying stolen teak furniture worth Rs 5 lakh and arrested two individuals. The accused have been identified as Alauddin Molla and Nur Hasan Molla, both residents of South 24 Parganas.
Acting on a tip-off, forest officials intercepted a pickup van in the Shiv Mandir area. Sources revealed that the consignment was being transported from Kolkata to Matigara through smuggling routes.
Bagdogra Ranger Sonam Bhutia confirmed that the seized items were being smuggled and that two individuals have been arrested. The Bagdogra Forest Department has initiated an investigation into the matter.