A Barhaini forest team intercepted a truck carrying approximately 100 quintals of khair wood near Kanaura village on the highway in Kaladhungi. The recovered wood has an estimated value of ₹12 lakh to ₹15 lakh, according to the forest department.

The driver reportedly fled after seeing the forest officials. The team took the wood-loaded truck into custody and began further action.

How the truck was intercepted

The operation followed information received from an informer late on Monday night. Acting under the direction of DFO UC Tiwari and SDO Maninder Kaur, Barhaini Ranger Mukul Sunal and Deputy Ranger Gopal Krishna Kapil led the pursuit.

The team followed the truck until it reached the area near Kanaura village. The driver then left the vehicle and escaped. Forest officials secured the truck and recovered the khair wood from it.

Investigation into suspected illegal felling

According to the SDO, a special team has been formed under Forest Ranger Mukul Sunal to determine where the wood was illegally cut. Officials are also searching for the driver.

The department said it would identify people linked to the forest offence and take legal action against them. The available information does not state that any person has been arrested.

The forest team included Thakur Dutt Dhyani, Vinod Joshi, Hrithik Chauhan, Jagmohan Singh, Neeraj Rautela and Harkesh Singh, among other forest personnel.

Conclusion

The forest department has taken custody of the truck and approximately 100 quintals of khair wood, while a special team investigates the suspected illegal felling and officials search for the driver.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where was the truck intercepted?

The truck was intercepted near Kanaura village on the highway in Kaladhungi.

Q. How much khair wood was recovered?

Approximately 100 quintals of khair wood were recovered from the truck.

Q. What is the estimated value of the wood?

The estimated value is ₹12 lakh to ₹15 lakh.

Q. What happened to the driver?

The driver fled after seeing the forest team, and officials are searching for him.

Q. What action has the forest department planned?

A special team will investigate the suspected illegal felling, identify those involved and pursue legal action.