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Crime
Assam-Meghalaya Border Under Scrutiny for Illegal Coal Trade
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 27 Oct 2026, 09:20 PM
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Authorities are investigating suspected illegal coal trading and tax evasion along the Assam-Meghalaya border.
Concerns have been raised over illegal coal trading and suspected tax evasion activities taking place along the Assam-Meghalaya border. Authorities are currently investigating these allegations, aiming to curb the illicit trade and ensure compliance with tax regulations. The investigation is expected to shed light on the scale of the operation and identify those involved in the illegal activities. The border region has long been a hotspot for coal smuggling, posing a challenge to law enforcement agencies.