KNZ NEWS DESK
Anantnag, 03 Jan:Forest deptt have seized more than fifty feet illegal timber in Gawran, Shangus, today.
During the intervening night, On a specific tip off forest guard Abid Khan chased many smugglers in Gawran and seized illegal timber. Locals have appreciated the forest guard for his efforts in curbing smuggling in Gawran Shangus. This area is very familiar for timber smuggling and authorities are proving helpless to initiate action against against smugglers.
Remember people have appealed forest minister to intervene and initiate action against smugglers.
It has been learnt that Ranger and forester are in hand in glove with smugglers and locals have demanded overhauling of kuthar Range.
