Police in Anantnag achieved a major success in stopping forest-related crimes by arresting two timber smugglers involved in illegal tree cutting in the Kherpeth forest area.
A police spokesperson said that Police Station Larnoo received reliable information about two persons involved in illegal forest activities. The accused were identified as Adil Ahmad Padder, son of Ghulam Mohi Din Padder, a resident of Larnoo, and Rayees Ahmad Sheikh, son of Ab Salaam Sheikh, a resident of Kherpeth.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
After receiving the information, police quickly registered FIR No. 42/2025 under relevant sections of law and started an investigation.
During the investigation, a police team carried out a raid in the Kherpeth forest area. During the raid, police recovered five logs of Kail timber that had been illegally cut from forest land. Both accused were arrested on the spot, and a hand saw used for cutting trees was also seized.
The arrested persons were taken to the police station, where they are currently in custody.
Police said they are fully committed to protecting the environment and will continue to take strict action against anyone involved in illegal forest and environmental crimes.
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