*June 22:* “`Police have recovered illicit timber in Zandfaran Sheeri, Baramulla and arrested the accused person involved in the commission of crime.
Acting on a reliable information, Police in Baramulla recovered 4 logs of illicit timber (Deodar) from vehicle bearing registration number JK05G-9381, driven by Nazir Ahmad Malik son of Mohd Ramzan resident of Kitchama Baramulla. Vehicle used in the commission of crime was seized besides, accused person has been arrested and shifted to Police Station Sheeri where he remains in custody.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 24/2024 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Sheeri & 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.“`
