red sanders
Coverage of red sanders in the Nexus archive.
- Stolen red sanders recovered near Arakkonam: four persons held
Stolen red sanders were recovered near Arakkonam, and four persons were held in connection with the case.
- Three held, red sanders worth ₹1.5 crore seized in Tirupati
Three individuals were arrested in Tirupati with red sanders worth ₹1.5 crore seized. One of the accused is a forest beat officer who allegedly colluded in the smuggling.
- Five forest staff suspended in Tirupattur over red sanders theft
Five forest staff members in Tirupattur have been suspended due to their involvement in the theft of red sanders. The incident highlights alleged misconduct within the local forest department.
- Around 1.75 tonnes of red sanders stolen from sandalwood depot
Around 1.75 tonnes of red sanders were stolen from a sandalwood depot. Forest officials registered a case with Tirupattur Town police based on a complaint by Jothi Lingam, the depot's in-charge.
- Two red sanders operatives from Tamil Nadu arrested, 11 logs, car seized in Annamayya district
Two operatives from Tamil Nadu linked to Red Sanders were arrested in Annamayya district, where authorities seized 11 logs and a car. The operation targeted illegal logging activities associated with the Red Sanders group.
- Three red sanders smugglers held, 108 logs seized in Anantapur
Three smugglers involved in illegal red sanders logging were arrested in Anantapur, with 108 logs seized. The operation highlights efforts to combat the illegal trade of red sanders, a valuable timber species.