Daijiworld Media Network - Beltangady
Beltangady, Mar 27: The forest department has apprehended four individuals in connection with the illegal cutting and collection of wood and timber in a private estate located in Ambate Male, Neriya village.
The total value of the timber seized amounts to Rs 7,02,276. The arrested individuals include Bailu Nazir from Kolpeda, Parenki village; Mohammad Rafeeq from Chibidre village; Bharat Kumar Kothari from Bunder in Mangaluru; and Vinu, the estate manager of Gandibagilina. They were subsequently released on bail.
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ACF Sridhar P., Beltangady RFO Mohan Kumar BG, DRFO Yatindra, and Santhosh were among the officials who participated in the operation.