Sri Vijaya Puram, Jan 16: In a determined effort to curb illegal activities, two trucks transporting earth products without valid permission were intercepted and confiscated at Wandoor village. Upon inspection, a total of 30 cubic meters of earth was accounted for, including 20 cubic meters found dumped at the site and 5 cubic meters on each truck.

Under the provisions of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Land Revenue and Land Reforms Regulation, 1966, a fine amounting to ₹44,000/- (Rupees Forty-Four Thousand Only) has been imposed on the violator.