Sal Smuggling Bust Reveals Enforcement Gaps: Golakganj Police Intercept Van Loaded with Illegal Logs
Agomani, March 19, 2204: In a significant crackdown, Golakganj Police intercepted a Bolero pick-up van bearing registration number AS 17 C 4001, loaded with smuggled sal timber logs in the early hours of March 18. The Golakganj police, while monitoring the transportation route from Moterjhar to West Bengal, made the seizure, yet the driver managed to evade capture.
Upon inspection, a substantial quantity of smuggled timber was discovered within the confines of the seized Bolero pick-up van. This incident sheds light on an ongoing issue concerning a suspected timber smuggling network, purportedly operating a profitable trade of supplying sal logs from Moterjhar to West Bengal.
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The involvement of the Dhubri Forest Check Station has raised eyebrows, especially considering its proximity to the forest beat office. Questions have been raised regarding the efficacy of patrolling duties carried out by Forest Department personnel. Allegations suggest a lack of oversight, allowing the illicit stockpiling of seized timbers in the Moterjhar area.
Members of the public have voiced concerns over the apparent negligence of the Forest Department in addressing deforestation activities. This incident underscores the urgency for heightened vigilance and enforcement measures to combat illegal logging and protect natural resources.
