Guwahati, April 30 -- The Meghalaya High Court has raised concerns over discrepancies in a state transport report on mineral movement, observing that the data presented appeared inconsistent and sought detailed affidavits from authorities.

The issue arose in PIL No. 4 of 2026, where a status report filed by the state was taken on record. The report stated that between April 2025 and February 2026, a total of 2,030 vehicles transported 25,902 metric tonnes of minor minerals, with an average movement of fewer than seven vehicles per day through the Jaintia Hills Territorial Division.

However, the Bench noted that this claim did not align with a chart annexed to the same report. When questioned, the Advocate General sought time to obtain i...