Vehicle loaded with illegal Khair Stumps, Twigs seized at Jandyal

JAMMU, MARCH 28: The Forest Department today seized a vehicle carrying illegally extracted forest produce here at Jandyal village.

“Acting on specific information, a team of the Forest Department, under the close supervision of the Range Officer (RO) Jammu, intercepted and seized a Mahindra Bolero vehicle (Reg No JK02AB 1915) at village Jandyal carrying minor forest produce without valid documents,” an official handout stated. The vehicle was found loaded with 10 peeled Khair stumps and 12 Khair twigs, which were being transported in violation of the Indian Forest Act (IFA).

The operation, it said, was executed at around 9:30 AM by Block Officer (BO) Manawar with the active assistance of police personnel and Beat Guard Showa.

As per legal provisions, confiscation proceedings have been promptly initiated against the offenders. The seized vehicle and illicit forest produce have been taken into official custody for further legal action.