Red sanders logs worth Rs 1 crore seized in Tumakuru

TUMAKURU: The Forest Department officials have seized red sanders worth Rs 1 crore at Hirehalli industrial area, which was being transported in a goods vehicle from Andhra Pradesh to Tumakuru. However, the driver and his associate fled from the scene.

The Forest Department stopped the vehicle for checking based on suspicion. When they checked the vehicle, they found red sanders being transported illegally. The red sanders logs and the vehicle have been seized and a case registered.