Meghalaya Police stopped and arrested at least 15 Bhutanese vehicles for transporting too much cargo close to Rongsai in the West Garo Hills area. These cars were on their way to export boulders to Bangladesh. The regular weight violations by Bhutanese trucks, which frequently surpass 40–50 metric tonnes, have alarmed the locals. These vehicles kept overloading in spite of many warnings, seriously damaging infrastructure and roadways.
A bridge at Hallidayganj broke recently as a result of the vehicles’ excessive weight, highlighting the seriousness of the problem. The administration then temporarily stopped exporting goods via the AMPT road. But when the trucks began to use the Paikan-Tura-Dalu National Highway 51, they broke load limitations and caused disturbances for the locals, therefore the issue reappeared. Abraham T. Sangma, the superintendent of police for West Garo Hills, has directed all officers to severely enforce weight limitations in order to address the problem.
Only three-axle vehicles are allowed to transport boulders from Bhutan, according to the District Magistrate. The confiscated trucks will be returned, and authorities will keep an eye on the issue to stop similar infractions in the future. To preserve roads and guarantee commuter safety, locals have called for tougher enforcement of traffic restrictions. Concerns were also expressed regarding the substantial profits made by these overloaded vehicles, which frequently evade legal checkpoints and pay bribes to make their journey easier.