 Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 31: The Jammu Forest Range Team of the J&K Forest Department, operating under the direct supervision of Shri Anurag Arya, IFS, Divisional Forest Officer, Jammu, successfully intercepted and seized two vehicles: a Tata Safari (Reg. No. DL3CBB-2274) and a Mahindra Scorpio (Reg. No. JK02AL-6655). Both vehicles were found laden with substantial quantities of illegally felled Khairwood billets, which are highly valued in the market.
Confiscation proceedings against the seized vehicles and the illicit timber have been initiated under the relevant sections of the Indian Forest Act. This seizure is a significant blow to timber smuggling operations in the region. The meticulous operation was carried out by a dedicated team headed by Shri Kailash Choudhary, Range Forest Officer, Jammu. The team included Shri Vikram Singh, Block Officer Manawar, Shri Sugam Bral, Block Officer Paloura, and other vigilant Forest officials. The Forest Department urges the public to report any suspicious activity related to illegal logging or timber transportation to help preserve the region’s forests. |
