Handwara January 07: Police in Handwara have seized an illicit forest timber and arrested an accused involved in the commission of crime.
A Police party at a checkpoint established at Satkoji Zachaldara intercepted a truck (Platform) bearing registration number JK02S-7859 ferrying 04 timber logs of Himalayan Cedar (Deodar). During primary questioning, officers learnt that the timber logs loaded on the vehicle are illegally acquired from the forest.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 02/2024 under relevant sections of law has been registered and investigation has been initiated.
The driver of the vehicle identified as Nazir Ahmed Wani son of Wali Mohd Wani resident of Behnipora has been arrested and a comprehensive investigation is underway to track down all the individuals involved in the commission of crime.
The drive against timber smugglers will continue to ensure protection of green gold. Our consistent actions against anti-social elements should reassure the community members that we are making every effort to keep our society free of crime. Police have resolved to act as per law against those who indulge in criminal & anti-social activities.
