*Anantnag Police Crack Down on Timber Smuggling, 2 Arrested with Illicit Kail Wood*
Anantnag 30 December 2025
Anantnag Police achieved a significant success in curbing forest-related offences by arresting two timber smugglers involved in the illegal cutting of forest trees in the Kherpeth forest area. Police Station Larnoo received specific and credible information regarding the involvement of two individuals, namely Adil Ahmad Padder S/o Gh Mohi din Padder R/o Larnoo, and Rayees Ahmad Sheikh S/o Ab Salaam Sheikh R/o Kherpeth, in illegal forest activities.
Acting swiftly on the information, a case FIR No. 42/2025 under relevant sections of law was registered at Police Station Larnoo. During the course of investigation, a police party conducted a raid at the identified location in the Kherpeth forest area.
During the raid, the police recovered five (05) logs of Kail timber which had been illegally cut from the forest. Both accused persons were apprehended on the spot, and a hand saw used for cutting the trees was also seized.
Anantnag Police remains committed to protecting the environment and taking strict action against those involved in illegal activities.
