Silchar: About fifty logs of smuggled wood worth Rs 50,000 were seized by forest officials from a mini truck at Kalacherra under Dohalia forest range in Karimganj on Friday, reports BB Goswami.
Sources said the logs of wood were seized during a routine check. Though the driver fled, forest officials found the wooden logs in the vehicle. Both were taken to Dohalia forest range office.The operation was led by forest range officer Pranab Kalita.
Local residents of Dohalia praised the unit for its continuous efforts to save forest resources and curb timber smuggling.
They urged the forest officials to continue such operations in the future.
Sources said the logs of wood were seized during a routine check. Though the driver fled, forest officials found the wooden logs in the vehicle. Both were taken to Dohalia forest range office.The operation was led by forest range officer Pranab Kalita.
Local residents of Dohalia praised the unit for its continuous efforts to save forest resources and curb timber smuggling.
They urged the forest officials to continue such operations in the future.