The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Five forest staff suspended in Tirupattur over red sanders theft
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The Hindu Bureau
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Five forest department staff members in Tirupattur have been suspended following the theft of 1.75 tonnes of red sanders from a government depot. Police are currently investigating the incident while also pursuing separate leads on illegal timber smuggling in the region.
Five forest staff attached to Tirupattur forest range were suspended on Thursday in connection with the theft of 1.75 tonnes of red sanders, estimated at around ₹50 lakh, from the Government Sandalwood Depot in Tirupattur town a few days ago.
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