What happened to the sandalwood trees in Shivamogga?

Two sandalwood trees were chopped and stolen in Shivamogga city within a month, with the thefts occurring near the residences of the Shivamogga District Commissioner (DC) and the Chief Conservator of Forests.

What did the activist Chirag from Rainland Trust say about the sandalwood tree thefts in Shivamogga?

Chirag accused the forest officials of neglecting minor cases and suggested that they should collaborate with the police to apprehend the culprits, warning that the criminals may target larger and more valuable trees if the authorities do not take immediate action.

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Sandalwood Theft Spree Hits Officials' Backyards in Shivamogga

Q: How did the authorities respond to the sandalwood tree thefts in Shivamogga?

Despite the proximity to the Jayanagar police station, the authorities have only registered one case so far, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the law enforcement response.

2 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Two sandalwood trees chopped and stolen in Shivamogga in a month
Thefts occurred near residences of Shivamogga DC and chief conservator of forests
Police registered only one case despite proximity to Jayanagar police station

Sandalwood Theft Spree Hits Officials' Backyards in Shivamogga

On 2025-11-02T18:14:06+00:00, a concerning trend of sandalwood tree thefts has emerged in Shivamogga, a city in Karnataka. Over the past month, two sandalwood trees were chopped down and stolen, with the incidents taking place in the vicinity of the residences of the Shivamogga District Commissioner (DC) and the Chief Conservator of Forests.

The most recent theft occurred on the morning of 2025-10-29, when a tree on the premises of Lokesh, a driver at the Zilla Panchayat, was found axed. This incident came to light when Lokesh stepped out of his house. Despite the proximity of the Jayanagar police station, the authorities have only registered one case so far, raising questions about the effectiveness of the law enforcement response.