Sri Vijaya Puram, Apr 12: On 11th April, 2026 a team, comprising of Mr. Mujibur Rehman, Forest Guard, Mr. Veeraswamy, Forest Guard along with Regular Mazdoors Mr. Ganesh Sahu, Mr. Samuel, Mr. Peter Alexander and Mr. Anutosh Bairagi lead by Mr. Mohd Islmail, Forester of South Andaman Forest Division carried out a successful enforcement operation resulting in the seizure of 1.77 Cubic meters of Illegal Padauk Timber. The timber was found stored without any valid documents and in violation of the provisions of Indian Forest Act, 1927 in an unmanned location within the jurisdiction of the Division.
The Operation was carried out under the supervision of Mr. R.S.Sharath, Assistant Conservator of Forests (HQ), South Andaman Division based on credible inputs received from reliable source. The seizure underscores the continued commitment of the Division towards protecting forest resources and curbing illegal trade in valuable species such as Padauk.
The seized timber has been taken into custody and handed over to the Range Officer, Tushnabad and further investigation is underway to identify those responsible for commitment of such offense. Strict legal action will be initiated against the violators to deter future attempts towards illegal exploitation of Forest Produce.
The south Andaman Forest Division reiterates its appeal to the General Public to cooperate in safeguarding natural resources and report any suspicious activities related to illegal forest and wildlife produce on the help line number 03192-255228. Identity of the informants will be kept confidential.
