BANDIPORA, OCT 20: Bandipora Police have intensified their action against illegal timber trade, seizing six heavy logs of Kail wood (Blue Pine) from a residential premises in Samthan Dardpora and arresting the alleged accused in connection with the case.
The action was carried out by a police team from Police Post Sumlar following reliable information about the suspected illegal storage of timber. Acting on the input, the team conducted a search of the residential premises of the accused, identified as Nazir Ahmad Lone, son of Gh. Qadir Lone, a resident of Upper Mohalla, Samthan Dardpora.
During the search, police recovered six heavy timber logs of Kail wood concealed on the premises. The timber was seized in accordance with the prescribed legal procedure, while the accused was arrested after completion of the requisite formalities in the presence of independent witnesses.
In connection with the recovery, FIR Number 166/2026 has been registered at Police Station Bandipora under the relevant sections of law. Further investigation is underway to establish the circumstances surrounding the storage of the timber and determine whether any additional violations or individuals are linked to the case.
The seizure marks action by Bandipora Police against suspected illegal timber-related activities, which pose a threat to forest resources and undermine efforts to prevent unauthorised exploitation of valuable tree species.
Bandipora Police reiterated their commitment to curbing forest-related offences and enforcing the law against those found involved in illegal activities. The police also appealed to the public to share credible information about suspected illegal timber transportation, storage or trade and cooperate with authorities in protecting the district’s forest wealth.
