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| J&K Police crack down on illegal timber trade in Bandipora | | J&K Police crack down on illegal timber trade in Bandipora |
Srinagar, October 20 (Scoop News)- In a significant action against illegal timber trade, J&K Police seized six heavy timber logs of Kail Wood (Blue Pine) concealed at a residential premises in Samthan Dardpora, falling within the jurisdiction of Police Post Sumlar, and arrested the accused.
Acting on reliable information, a police team from Police Post Sumlar conducted a search of the residential premises of the accused, identified as Nazir Ahmad Lone, son of Gh. Qadir Lone, resident of Upper Mohalla Samthan Dardpora. During the search, six heavy timber logs were recovered and seized. The accused was arrested after completion of the requisite legal formalities in the presence of independent witnesses. In this regard, FIR No. 166/2026 under the relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Bandipora. Further investigation is underway.
Police reiterates its commitment to curbing forest-related offences and urges the public to cooperate with the authorities in protecting forest resources.
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