January 22: Acting swiftly on specific and credible inputs received from reliable sources, Police in Ganderbal have successfully unearthed a case of illegal timber smuggling at Poshkar Kangan.
The information revealed that one individual, namely Imtiaz Ahmad Banya son of Husain Banya resident of Poshkar, Kangan, had illegally smuggled forest timber from a nearby forest area and clandestinely dumped the same in the courtyard of his residential premises at Poshkar, Kangan.
Taking cognizance of the matter, Police Station Kangan registered a case vide FIR No. 06/2026 under relevant sections of law and investigation was initiated. A special police team conducted a search operation which led to the recovery of a huge quantity of illegally acquired forest timber from the courtyard of the accused. The recovered timber has been seized as per legal procedure and the accused was apprehended and taken into the police custody.
Further investigation in the case is underway to ascertain the source, involvement of other persons, and to identify the entire nexus behind the illegal timber smuggling.
J&K Police reiterates its firm commitment to protect forest resources and take strict legal action against those involved in environmental crimes. Public cooperation is solicited to report any such illegal activities for ensuring the protection of natural resources and maintaining the rule of law.
