Belthangady, Aug 12, 2023: A mobile Forest Department unit from Bengaluru has seized 125 kg of red sanders that was illegally transported at Karimanelu near Venoor. Two accused have been arrested and handed over to the Forest Department.
Those arrested are Khalid from Mavinakatte and Dikshith from Guruvayanakere. Another accused has been absconding. He has been identified as Santosh.
The value of the seized wood is estimated at Rs 6.5 lakh. The accused have been handed over to the police.