Forest mafia is active in the forests of Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. Despite the strict security of the department, the mafia is carrying out smuggling activities. In many areas of the district, forest mafia is cutting trees and making them disappear overnight in the dark of night. Latest case in Shimla
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According to the police, Digvijay Singh resident of village Hatkoti has registered a case in Jubbal police station. Told that he is posted as Divisional Forest Officer in Jubbal. Told that on Friday night, some unknown people cut 2 cedar trees from UPF Kelvi at midnight. The value of these trees is said to be Rs 4,67,757.
On the other hand, the police have registered a case against unknown people and started searching for the thieves. Police have registered a case against unknown people under the Indian Forest Act.