Officials conduct a raid in Munda Gucha village. PHOTO: FILE
MANSEHRA: Forest authorities have seized illegally-cut timber and sealed an unauthorised saw machine in a village of Siran Valley, officials said on Thursday.
District Forest Officer Riaz Khan told journalists a raid was conducted on a tip-off by forest officials and anti-corruption authorities.
A saw machine belonging to Saqib Khan, a resident of Munda Gucha village, was seized. Several windows, doors and planks made from illegally-cut timber were also confiscated.
According to officials, Khan had no records to prove ownership of the timber. A criminal case was registered against him.
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