Illicit timber seized in Handwara: Forest Department

SHAKIR BHAT

Handwara, September 23:–The officials of the Forest department seized a vehicle with illicit timber in Magam village of Handwara on Wednesday

According to forest officials a naka was set by Range officer Magam and team up at wacher Magam village. While checking the vehicles a load carrier (JKO9 0867) carrying illicit timber measuring 54 Cfts was seized while the driver fled from the spot.

officials said that illicit timber was taken to control room Langate.

While Talking with DFO langate he confirmed the seizure of vehicle with illicit timber and said we are investigating where from the timber was brought۔