Guwahati, Sept. 15 -- The Hills Farmers' Union (HFU) has sought a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into alleged illegal collection of money from vehicles transporting livestock into Meghalaya, claiming that the payments were being routed through a private bank account.

The demand was raised after HFU representatives met Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma at the Taraghar State Guest House on Monday. The union said it submitted documents and other evidence relating to the alleged collection system to the Chief Minister.

HFU general secretary Allfonbirth Kharsyntiew told reporters that the union had identified an account operated under the name Pankaj Das Car Rental, through which drivers transporting livestock were allegedly asked to m...