NAGPUR: Khaparkheda police seized a tipper truck loaded with four brass of illegally transported sand, collectively worth ₹15.24 lakh, during a patrolling operation near the Parseoni T-point in Nagpur district on November 12.

The police booked two persons in connection with the illegal transportation of sand. They were identified as Rajesh Akunsh Sawankar (28), a resident of Ward No. 3, Khurajgaon, under Mangsa post in Saoner, and Virendra Premlal Thakre (27), a resident of Bina Sangam in Kamptee.

According to the police, a team led by police constable Amit Khabragade was on routine patrolling when they noticed a tipper truck (MH-35-AJ-0131) travelling from Parseoni T-point towards Waregaon. The vehicle was allegedly carrying four brass of sand without the mandatory permission.

The police intercepted the vehicle and seized the tipper, valued at ₹15 lakh, along with the four brass of sand worth ₹24,000. The total value of the seized property was estimated at ₹15.24 lakh.

Following the seizure, Khaparkheda police registered a case under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code against the two accused.

The case is being further investigated.