Budgam police bust illicit timber operation, seize 8 logs

In a swift action based on a tip-off, the Budgam Police seized illicit timber from the forest area of Village Hamchipora on Wednesday.

*Illicit timber seized by Budgam Police*.
Budgam 13 March 2024:
On receiving a source information regarding illicit timber in Forest area of Village Hamchipora, a team from PS Khag rushed to the spot and seized the illicit timber comprising of *08 Logs measuring 12 Cft*. pic.twitter.com/oHcoRpSGIW

— BUDGAM POLICE (@BudgamPolice) March 13, 2024

Acting on specific information received from a reliable source, a team from Police Station (PS) Khag promptly reached the designated location in the Hamchipora forest.

Upon reaching the spot, the police officials successfully seized illicit timber comprising eight logs, measuring a total of 12 cubic feet (Cft).

Investigations into the origins of the illicit timber haul are ongoing, with authorities vowing to pursue stringent legal action against those found complicit in the illicit trade.

This successful operation by the Budgam Police highlights their vigilance in combating illegal activities that harm the environment.