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Two Arrested for Cutting 20 Rosewood Trees in India
1 Jan
Summary
- Two individuals arrested for stealing 20 rosewood trees.
- The theft occurred from a cremation ground in Manakpur village.
- Accused were caught with wood pieces during a routine police check.
In Chhachhrauli, Yamunanagar, police have apprehended two local residents, Rahul and Shaukeen, in connection with the significant theft of 20 valuable rosewood trees. The trees were illicitly harvested from a cremation ground situated in Manakpur village. Authorities intercepted the suspects during a routine patrol at Ledi Chowk.
The incident came to light when a police team stopped a pickup vehicle, discovering it laden with rosewood pieces. The occupants could not offer a credible reason for possessing the wood. This led to their immediate arrest and the seizure of the vehicle.
Further investigations revealed the extent of the illegal logging operation. A case has been officially registered at the Chhachhrauli police station against the arrested individuals, who have since been remanded to judicial custody pending further legal proceedings.
