Maruti S Presso collision with truck in Kalain busts rampant illegal Burmese Supari smuggling; One local youth injured

In a startling revelation, a Maruti 'S Presso' car loaded with illegal Burmese betel nuts met with an accident on the smuggling route in Kalain, exposing the rampant use of the vehicle for illegal activities. The incident, which occurred on Friday night, escalated as miscreants attempted to rob the betel nuts, resulting in a serious injury to a local youth and subsequent road blockage by an agitated crowd.

The 'S Presso' model from Maruti has allegedly become the vehicle of choice for illegal Burmese betel nut smugglers. Despite daily smuggling activities involving hundreds of small cars loaded with Burmese betel nuts under the cover of illegal black glass, the police have reportedly taken no significant action to curb these activities.

The accident unfolded at Kalain Bhatgram on the notorious smuggling route, with the driver fleeing the scene immediately after the crash. Seizing the opportunity, a group of miscreants attempted to steal betel nuts from the accident-stricken vehicle. However, when two local youths intervened to prevent the robbery, they were brutally assaulted, leading to one of them sustaining serious injuries.

Upon hearing the distressing commotion, local residents rushed to the scene, rescuing the injured youth and promptly sending him to the hospital. Incensed by the incident, an agitated crowd blocked National Highway No. 6 in protest. Kalain and Gumra police swiftly responded to the situation, eventually clearing the road blockade after a prolonged explanation to the local residents.

The incident highlights the urgent need for strict action against the use of black glass in small four-wheelers. It is believed that such measures by the administration could significantly curtail illegal Burmese betel nut smuggling activities, addressing a growing concern in the region.