Alappuzha: Sandalwood thefts a trend
5 years, 5 months ago

Alappuzha: Sandalwood thefts a trend

Deccan Chronicle  

Alappuzha: Sandalwood tree thefts have become a trend in Kayamkulam. For the last three months, six well-grown sandalwood trees worth lakhs of rupees disappeared from the heart of the town. A couple of months ago, Town Muslim Juma Masjid, Muslim Juma Masjid, Puthantheruvu, and two nearby households reported similar cases. Y. Abdul Hakkim of the Puthantheruvu Muslim Juma Masjid said all incidents occurred in the wee hours, especially between 2 and 3 am. Locals might be helping them identify the trees," he said.According to the Kerala Forest Bill, 2008, sandalwood tree cutting attracts three to seven years' imprisonment with a fine from Rs 10, 000 to 25, 000.

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Growing sandalwood thefts a cause for concern in Pune
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Growing sandalwood thefts a cause for concern in Pune

Hindustan Times  

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Sandalwood tree stolen from bungalow in Deccan; FIR registered
5 months ago

Sandalwood tree stolen from bungalow in Deccan; FIR registered

Hindustan Times  

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2 sandalwood smugglers arrested in Bengaluru
6 years ago

2 sandalwood smugglers arrested in Bengaluru

The Quint  

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