SRINAGAR: Police in Baramulla have seized illicit timber in village Mothal Hathlanga Uri and arrested three accused persons involved in the commission of crime. A police party of Police Station Uri under the supervision of SDPO Uri Shri Shokat Ali-JKPS, arrested three timber smugglers identified as Mohd Afzal Bhat son of Ab Majeed Bhat, Shabir Ahmad Bhat son of Ab Majeed & Naseer Ahmad Bhat, all residents of Mothal Hanthlanga Uri and recovered 60 CFTs of illicit timber from their possession. They have been arrested and shifted to police station where they remain in custody.
Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered at PS Uri 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.