The Forest Department has seized 5–7 quintals of resin allegedly extracted illegally from pine trees in the Jageshwar forest area of Almora district. The material was found at Kachiyola nap land and has been moved to the Dhauladevi Motor Resin Depot for safekeeping.
The action followed a complaint against Rajendra Pandey, a resin extractor. Forest Range Officer Rajesh Kumar Joshi said the complainant reported that resin was being removed from pine trees without authorisation.
A departmental team was formed to examine the complaint. According to the Forest Department, its inspection confirmed that resin had been extracted illegally from pine trees at the locations identified by the complainant.
Seizure and departmental action
Officials recovered resin in excess of the recorded intake linked to the resin extractor. The quantity was assessed at 5–7 quintals, and the seized material was transported to the Dhauladevi Motor Resin Depot.
The department has also recommended that the concerned resin extractor be blacklisted for unauthorised activities. Blacklisting is a departmental recommendation at this stage and does not represent a court finding of guilt.
Forest Range Officer Joshi said the investigation is still underway. He added that further action against the resin extractor would be taken according to the applicable rules after the inquiry establishes the relevant facts.
The case highlights the Forest Department’s enforcement response to unauthorised resin extraction in the Jageshwar forest area. The final departmental action will depend on the outcome of the ongoing investigation.
Conclusion
The Forest Department has seized 5–7 quintals of allegedly illegally extracted pine resin in Jageshwar and recommended blacklisting the concerned resin extractor, while further investigation continues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where was the resin seized?
The resin was seized in the Kachiyola nap land area of the Jageshwar forest range in Almora district.
Q. How much resin was seized?
Officials seized 5–7 quintals of resin in excess of the recorded intake.
Q. Who filed the complaint?
The report identifies a person as the complainant but does not name that individual.
Q. Whom was the complaint against?
The complaint was against Rajendra Pandey, described as a resin extractor.
Q. Where was the seized resin taken?
The seized material was placed in safe custody at the Dhauladevi Motor Resin Depot.
Q. What action has the Forest Department recommended?
The department has recommended blacklisting the concerned resin extractor for unauthorised activities.
Q. Is the case investigation complete?
No. Forest officials said the investigation is continuing, and further action will follow according to the applicable rules.
