Vidisha, Feb 3 (PTI) A total of 50 persons were booked after a team from forest department was attacked by teak wood smugglers during a raid in Madhya Pradesh’s Vidisha district, an official said on Saturday.
Authorities have also seized nine two-wheelers after the incident on Friday night under the Lateri forest range, some 100 km from the district headquarters, he said.
Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Omkar Singh Marskole said that a group of 50 people involved in teak wood smuggling attacked a team of forest officials with slings after they carried out a raid in the Kolua Pathar area.
The attackers escaped the spot, leaving behind nine two-wheelers and 32 logs of teak wood worth about Rs 1.5 lakh, he said.
A case has been registered under the Indian Forest Act and further investigation is underway, he added.
Teak is a large deciduous tree and its hard timber is highly in demand for making durable home furniture. PTI COR ADU NR
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