Excelsior Correspondent
BHADERWAH, Apr 27: In the continued drive against illegal forest activities, a joint team of the Forest Department and Forest Protection Force (FPF) here today successfully seized six dry Deodar scants.
The timber was seized during a coordinated operation carried out in Compartment No. 11/N under Sarol Bagh Beat of Duggi I Block.
Range Officer, Neeru and Sameer Rishu along with the joint team were present during the operation and ensured timely action.
A case has been registered in this regard and further investigation has been initiated to identify and apprehend the persons involved in the illegal activity.
The operation was conducted under the overall supervision of DFO Bhaderwah and Deputy Director, FPF Doda.
Acting on the specific inputs, the joint team reached the spot and seized the illicit timber from the forest area.
In a handout, the Forest Department and FPF stated that they will continue to take strict action against any violations of forest laws.
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