Police arrests 03 timber smugglers in Budgam

Police arrests 03 timber smugglers in Budgam

Illicit timber along with 03 horses seized

November 20(PTK): Police in Budgam have arrested 03 timber smugglers and seized illicit timber being carried on 03 horses.

Police party of Police Post Pakherpora during naka checking at Balkhi Mohallah Pakherpora intercepted three persons carrying illicit timber swans laden on horses. They have been identified as Showkat Ahmed Awaan son of Mohd Shafi Awaan, Ghulam Mohi-u-din Parray son of Abdul Ahad Parray both residents of Chawan Keller and Shabeer Ahamd Tedwa son of Mohd Yaqoob Tedwa resident of Sangerwani. They have been arrested and shifted to Police Station where they remain in custody. Three horses used in the commission of crime have also been seized.

Accordingly, a case FIR No. 118/2021 under relevant sections of law stands registered at Police Station Charar-i-Sharief and investigation has been taken up.

Our consistent actions against anti social elements should reassure the community members that we are making every effort to keep our society free of crime. Police has resolved to act as per law against those who indulge in criminal activities.:-PTK