Forest Division officers performed a patrol contained in the forest after they discovered picket logs of crimson sanders dumped within the bushes. , Picture Credit score: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
The Forest Division on Sunday seized 31 picket logs of crimson sanders that weighed round 390 kg and had been value round ₹15 lakh at Ammoor Reserve Forest (RF) close to Arakkonam city in Ranipet.
Forest officers mentioned that, primarily based on alerts from residents within the space, a workforce of forest officers led by S. Tamilarasan, forest vary officer (Arakkonam), performed a patrol contained in the forest after they discovered picket logs of crimson sanders dumped within the bushes. Subsequently, the workforce analyzed CCTV cameras mounted on the route and located a couple of individuals coming into the forest. With the assistance of native police, the workforce managed to find the hideout of the suspects.
Forest officers mentioned that the gang chopped crimson sanders timber within the forest and hid them earlier than they deliberate to move them to Chennai and Kancheepuram for potential patrons. As per norms, the seized crimson sanders had been despatched to the federal government timber unit in Tirupattur to make incense sticks. A case was registered and additional probe is below manner.
Revealed – November 17, 2025 05:06 am IST