Baramulla, Aug 14: Acting on reliable information, Jammu and Kashmir police on Wednesday said to have recovered 24 logs of illicit Deodar timber in Bijhama, Baramulla.
The accused, Abdul Jabar Mir son of Ghulam Qadir and Abdul Jabar Mir son of Abdul Gaffar, both residents of Mayan Bijhama, were transporting the illegal timber from nearby forests towards Hilpathribal, a police spokesman said in a statement issued here.
Similarly, Alacting on reliable information, police recovered 15 logs of illicit Deodar timber in Bijhama, Baramulla. The accused Mohd Sultan Lone son of Gh Qadir & Ali Mohd Sheikh son of Ab Jabar both residents of Kathihal Pathribal, were transporting the illegal timber from nearby forests towards Daryana Mayan, police said.
In addition, acting on reliable information, police recovered 20 logs of illicit Deodar timber in Churanda Uri. The accused Mohd Shafi Khatana son of Siyan Khatana resident of Churanda Uri, was transporting the illegal timber from nearby forests towards Churunda.
Cases have been registered under relevant sections of law, vide FIR No. 17/2024, 19/2024 & 68/2024 at Police Station Bijhama & Uri, and an investigation has been initiated, police said.
The police will continue its drive against timber smugglers to protect the environment and ensure the preservation of our natural resources. This action reaffirms our commitment to keeping our society free of crime and taking strict action against those involved in criminal activities, the statement reads.
