By Peerzada Waseem
Baramulla : Huge quantity of Green Gold ( Illicit timber) seized by police officials and forest department in Boniyar forest area of north Kashmir Baramulla District on Thursday morning.
Reports said that a team of police headed by DSP Irshad Ahamd along with forest team carried out the raid in Boniyar village of Baramulla and seized huge quantity of illicit timber.
Eyewitness said that Boniyar forests is witnessing ruthless felling of trees as timber mafia is active in cutting prized Deodar and Kail trees in the forests.
SSP Baramulla Ab Qayoom confirmed to KNO and said large quantity of illegal timber was siezed during a special raid, he said manhunt has been launched to nab the culprits involved in timber smuggling and those involved in smuggling will face strict action as per law. He added.