SRINAGAR: Police have seized illicit timber in Bandipora and arrested an accused person involved in the commission of crime. Bandipora police received a specific information regarding movement of timber smugglers in Arin village. Acting swiftly, a police party led by incharge Police Post Sumlar, laid a surprise naka at Arin Dardpora and a vehicle (load carrier) bearing registration no JK15A-4335 was intercepted.
During search, illicit forest timber was recovered from said vehicle. The accused person identified as Azad Ahmed Malla son of Gh Mohmad Malla resident of Arin Bandipora has been arrested on spot and vehicle used in the commission of crime has also been seized. He was shifted to PS where he remains in custody.
Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Bandipora and investigation has been initiated. The drive against timber smugglers will continue to ensure protection of green gold. Our consistent actions against anti-social elements should reassure the community members that we are making every effort to keep our society free of crime. Police have resolved to act as per law against those who indulge in criminal & anti-social activities.