Early Times Report
JAMMU, June 28: In a significant joint operation carried out during late night hours, police and forest department officials successfully intercepted a vehicle involved in the illegal transportation of Khair wood at Agore Chowk. A Maruti 800 car bearing registration number JK08 9794, coming from the Showa side, was signaled to stop at a naka point. However, the driver attempted to flee the scene. Acting swiftly, the joint team managed to chase down and intercept the vehicle. The driver was identified as Mohd Ishrat, son of Ashiq Ali, a resident of Showa, Tehsil Bhalwal, District Jammu. During inspection, the vehicle was found to be loaded with approximately three quintals of Khair wood, being transported without a valid permit allegedly for illegal sale and undue profit. The vehicle, along with the illegally transported Khair wood, was seized on the spot. A formal report has been lodged at the concerned police station. After the completion of all legal formalities, the seized vehicle and material will be handed over to the Forest Department for further legal action under the Forest Act. |
