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Hans India
21-05-2025
- Hans India
Red sandalwood seized near Gollapalli
Tirupati: In a significant operation led by Bhakarapet Forest Range Officer N. Venkatramana under the directives of Tirupati DFO P. Vivek, forest officials seized 8 red sandalwood logs weighing 145 kg near O.S. Gollapalli on Tuesday. Based on reliable intelligence, the team intercepted a suspicious car and two-wheeler suspected of transporting the logs to Tamil Nadu. The smugglers abandoned the vehicles near a roadside temple and fled under cover of darkness. A search is underway to apprehend the absconding individuals. The seized items are estimated to be worth around Rs.8 lakhs.
Hans India
18-05-2025
- Hans India
Forest dept cracks down on illegal treks in Seshachalam forests
Tirupati: The Andhra Pradesh Forest Department has issued a stern warning against unauthor-ised trekking activities in the ecologically sensitive Seshachalam Forests, which house the Sri Ven-kateswara Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park. The region, known for its rich biodiversity, is home to elephants, leopards, sloth bears, and several rare species of flora and fauna. Bhakarapet Forest Range Officer N Venkata Ramana said on Saturday that certain individuals and groups have been conducting illegal treks and promoting them through social media platforms like Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, and Telegram. These unregulated treks often lure unsuspecting nature lovers under misleading claims and involve unethical collection of money. The department stressed that such activities not only disturb fragile wildlife habitats but also con-tribute to environmental degradation and endanger both trekkers and animals.
