Date: January 7, 2024
In a proactive move to combat illegal activities threatening our natural resources, Kishtwar Police intercepted and apprehended five persons involved in the unauthorized extraction of forest wood.
A team of Kishtwar police team from P/S Atholi, led by SHO PS Atholi Insp. Vikram Parihar, established a special Naka near Sheetla Mata Mandir Gulabgarh.
During the Naka duty, Naka party halted a Scorpio with registration number JK-17-5431, traveling from Sohal towards Gulabgrah. During the checking of the said vehicle, the Naka Party recovered two sacks and three Pithu bags loaded with forest produce, specifically Acer-like tree knots numbering 135, and arrested 05 persons on the spot, seizing the vehicle.
During questioning, these accused disclosed their identities as:
Nawang Sentam S/O Subash Chander R/O Kabban Paddar
Mahaver S/O Jayander Singh R/O Uttarkashi
Kshitij Bhutani S/O Lokesh Bhutani R/O Delhi
Sagar Tamang S/O Angdak Tamang R/O Nepal A/P Dehradun Uttarakhand
Gan Magar S/O Bakil Magar R/O Nepal A/P Dehradun Uttarakhand.
In this regard olice have taken cognizance of the matter and registered case FIR No. 02/2024 under the relevant sections of the law at P/S Atholi and investigation taken up.
Kishtwar Police extended an appeal to the public, urging cooperation and vigilance in their respective areas. Providing information on suspicious activities is crucial for taking timely action against those involved in such misdeeds.