Bandipora, Oct 20 (KINS): Bandipora Police have seized six heavy logs of Kail wood (Blue Pine) allegedly linked to illegal timber trade and arrested a man in the Samthan Dardpora area of Sumlar.
According to police, acting on reliable information, a team from Police Post Sumlar searched the residential premises of Nazir Ahmad Lone, son of Gh. Qadir Lone, a resident of Upper Mohalla, Samthan Dardpora. During the search, six heavy timber logs were recovered and seized.
Police said the accused was arrested after completing the required legal formalities in the presence of independent witnesses.
In connection with the case, FIR No. 166/2026 has been registered at Police Station Bandipora under relevant sections of law. Further investigation is underway.
Bandipora Police reiterated their commitment to curbing forest-related offences and appealed to the public to cooperate with authorities in protecting forest resources.(KINS)
Bandipora Police seize six timber logs, accused arrest in Sumlar
