, Aug. 14 -- Joint forces in an overnight drive on Thursday recovered 12,000 cubic feet of looted stones from Sada Pathor in Sylhet amid public outcry over rampant looting of stones from the popular tourist spot .

Besides, several trucks involved in transporting the looted stones were seized during the operation.

The joint forces started the drive in Sylhet city and Bholaganj in Companiganj upazila Wednesday midnight to recover the looted stones, said Companiganj Upazila Nirbahi Officer Azizunnahar.

A six-member team of joint forces conducted raids in different areas and recovered the stones.

A drive will be conducted again on Thursday under the supervision of an executive magistrate.

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