Shillong, April 5: Following the Meghalaya High Court’s order to conduct surprise checks on Army vehicles after allegations that drugs are sometimes transported in military trucks, Home minister, Lahkmen Rymbui on Tuesday said that the government is currently studying and trying to work out on the measures.

Rymbui stated that he and the Chief Minister are studying the order, after receiving it from the High Court. He said that, “As of now it is too premature to reply on the issue. But for the interest of the state we don’t want such kind of illegal activities to come into state. It is the duty of the state to check drug menace shouldn’t be brought into the state”.

When asked if it was a serious concern that such allegations are coming to light, Rymbui said that they don’t have the information but after the HC’S order, it is the duty of the state government to ensure strict measures are taken.

Concerning checking even vehicles with ML 01 number plate, Rymbui mentioned that he was unaware of such claims but assured that if there is any transportation of illegal consignment, it is irrespective of any govt or private vehicle conniving with the criminal but due process of law should take action on such persons.