Police have seized illicit forest timber in Bandipora and arrested an accused person involved in the commission of crime.
A Spokesperson said, Bandipora police received a specific information that one person namely Nazir Ahmad Beigh son of Ab Rehman resident of Hakbara Hajin has kept large quantity of illicit forest timber in the lawns of his residential house. Accordingly, a police team led by SHO PS Hajin raided the particular spot.
“During search, illicit forest timber was recovered from the said location. He was arrested and shifted to PS where he remains in custody”, he said.
Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Hajin and investigation has been initiated.
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.
