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23 timber smugglers arrested, 4 booked under PAS in last 15 days 11/13/2016 11:39:17 PM Early Times Report Srinagar, Nov 13: J&K Police has arrested 23 timber smugglers involved in a number of forest smuggling cases in south Kashmir district of Shopian. Meanwhile, among 23 arrested, four notorious timber smugglers, have been booked under Public Safety Act (PSA) in the last 15 days in the Valley. A police spokesperson here this evening said that police has launched a massive crackdown against the timber smugglers in Shopian. During the crackdown, 23 timber smugglers involved in a number of forest smuggling cases were arrested. "Timber measuring 216.31 Cft has been recovered from these smugglers," he said. He said today a notorious timber smuggler, Gowhar Parray alias Setha was booked under PSA and lodged in District Jail Kot Bilwal Jammu. "Three other notorious Timber smugglers, Shafi Ladi, Riyaz Paswa and Sajad Paswal have been booked under PSA in last 15 days," he added.   Share This News with Your Friends on Social Network     Comment on this Story

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