17
Dec
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…