Jammu police files charge-sheet against suspect for illegal forest activities in Chowadi area

In a swift move to protect the environment, the Jammu Police have filed a charge sheet against Tariq Hussain for allegedly indulging in illegal forest cutting and mining in Compartment Number 8 of the Chowadi area.

Swift action by Jammu Police! A charge-sheet has been produced against Tariq Hussain for illegal forest cutting & mining in Comptt. No. 8/Chowadi. FIR No. 53/24 U/S 447 IPC & 26 Indian Forest Act. Kudos to the police for their decisive move to protect our forests! 🌲

— District Police Jammu (@Dis_Pol_Jammu) May 29, 2024

The FIR, registered under Number 53/24, cites sections 447 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) pertaining to criminal trespass and section 26 of the Indian Forest Act, which deals with the penalty for damaging or destroying government-reserved trees.

Tariq Hussain stands accused of engaging in unauthorized forest cutting and mining, posing a significant threat to the ecological balance and biodiversity of the region.