SRINAGAR: Police in Baramulla have seized illicit timber and arrested two accused persons involved in the commission of crime. A police party led by SHO Police Station Bijhama under the supervision of SDPO Uri Shri Shokat Ali-JKPS arrested two timber smugglers identified as Gh Hassan Sheikh son of Juma Sheikh & Khursheed Ahmad Mir son of Mohd Ashraf, both residents of Mayan Bijhama and recovered illicit forest timber from their possession in Mayan Forests.
Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Bijhama and further 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.