Excelsior Correspondent
BHADERWAH, Aug 26: The flying squad of Forest department Bhaderwah today conducted raid at Manthala Pondra village of Bhaderwah Sub Division and seized 16 timber planks.
After receiving a tip off that some Deodar planks are hidden in Forest area by some people, the team of Forest officials from Bhaderwah immediately rushed to the spot and recovered the timber planks last evening and the seized timber. The seized timber was transported to DFO office at Bhaderwah.
DFO Bhaderwah, T B Singh when contacted confirmed the seizure of planks and said that squads have been formed to intensify patrolling. “We have formed two groups headed by Forest officials and provided them with lights to help them in patrolling even during night. Forest guards and watchers were part of the group.
Singh said two mobile force teams which also included flying squads are assigned different areas. The department has instructed all teams to start night patrolling. He also informed that a case has been registered in connection with the recovery of 16 planks. Further investigation was in progress.
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