Satara Forest Department seizes teak wood worth Rs 2.5 lakh
Kolhapur : Forest officials in Satara have seized a tractor-trolley allegedly transporting teak wood illegally and registered a case against the driver under the Indian Forest Act, 1927.
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When interrogated, the tractor driver was unable to give any justification or provide documents,” said assistant conservator of forests Jayashree Jadhav. “The seized goods have been safely kept at Varade forest department office for security reasons,” Jadhav added. “Our team set a trap near the canal, and a tractor was inspected. It contained teak wood being transported without a license. The tractor driver, Gorakh Shiratode, has been taken into custody. Download the TOI App.
The seized wood and vehicle are collectively valued at about Rs 2.5 lakh. Acting on a tip-off, a forest team intercepted the vehicle on the Masur-Nigdi road and found teak wood being transported without a permit.