Smuggler arrested with teak wood
Kawardha. Under the direction of Divisional Forest Officer Chudamani Singh, the Forest Department is continuously running a campaign for the protection of forests including prevention of forest crimes. Today, 06 pieces of teak door frames of 0.102 gm were illegally sold in village Dhawala of Sahaspur Lohara area of Kawardha forest division. The said wood and vehicle (motor cycle) were seized when found being carried. Divisional Forest Officer Chudamani Singh said that on June 16, special night patrolling was done in the area by forming a team by Forest Range Officer Sahaspur Lohara.
During patrolling, 06 pieces of teak door frame 0.102 gm illegally from motor cycle number CG 09 JC 8625 in village Dhawala. Forest crime case no. 17184/22, dated 16.06.2023, accused Mr. Vishnu Vs. Sameol, aged 38 years, village Botesur, tehsil S.Lohara and Jagelal’s father Chanu village Bhadutola, the said wood and vehicle were seized and handed over. Mr. Amit Kumar Dhruv, Deputy Forest Guard, Mr. Omkar Chandravanshi, Forest Guard and Mr. Shivkumar Sahu, Forest Guard played a special role in the night patrolling team.
