Three Booked in South Kashmir for Allegedly Felling Walnut Tree Without Permission | Kashmir Life

SRINAGAR: Police in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district have booked three individuals for allegedly cutting a protected walnut tree without permission in the Dafferpora area

The action was taken during routine patrolling when a police team noticed the illegal felling of a walnut tree. Upon inspection, it was found that the tree had been cut in violation of the provisions of the Jammu and Kashmir Preservation of Specified Trees Act, 1969.

Notably, walnut trees are protected under the law, and unauthorized felling attracts legal action to prevent environmental degradation and loss of valuable natural resources.

The tree was found to belong to Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Malik, son of Ali Mohd Malik, resident of Dafferpora.

During the enquiry, police identified the accused as Manzoor Ahmad Khan, son of Ab Rehman Khan; Hilal Ahmad Bhat, son of Ab Hameed Bhat; and Shahid Ahmad Khan, son of Ab Rashid Khan, all residents of Bangund Wanpora.

Police said the timber was seized on the spot and a case has been registered under relevant provisions of law. Further investigation is underway.

Authorities have urged the public to refrain from illegal tree felling and to cooperate with law enforcement agencies in protecting the environment.[KNT]