Overview

• The arrests followed intelligence-led surprise inspections by the GST Intelligence and Enforcement Wing at Azara, Guwahati and Paltan Bazar railway yards on June 25
• Officials seized trucks and goods trains lacking valid GST documentation and transferred cargo to Assam State Warehousing Corporation depots for detailed verification
• Verification at ASWC facilities revealed significant irregularities indicative of deliberate tax evasion and potential dealing in stolen property
• The STF police station registered an FIR against the seven arrested individuals, all proprietors or key operators at various local logistics firms
• Authorities say the investigation remains active and additional FIRs may be filed if further irregularities are detected