One Arrested for Illegal Timber Smuggling in Rautahat
Summary
One person has been arrested in Rautahat for illegally smuggling Sal wood from the Rangpur Community Forest area in Chandrapur Municipality-7. Forest officials seized logs, bicycles and a saw, and said night patrols will continue to curb illegal logging and timber theft.
Key Points
- A person was arrested for allegedly smuggling Sal wood from Rangpur Community Forest in Chandrapur Municipality-7, Rautahat.
- Forest patrol teams recovered 5 logs of Sal wood, three bicycles and a saw from the scene.
- The arrested person has been handed over to the Division Forest Office Rautahat for investigation and legal action.
- Forest offices and security agencies are continuing regular and surprise night patrols to stop illegal logging and timber theft.
