Punjapura (Madhya Pradesh): Punjpura forest officials seized a truck laden with teak wood worth over six lakh rupees from Punjpura forest area on Monday. According to forest sources, a team of forest officials had received information about the transportation of illegal teak wood in Katukya village.
Acting on the tip-off, officials led by forest conservator PN Mishra, intercepted a truck bearing registration number MP09GF2043 during patrolling. The truck was impounded but the driver of the vehicle managed to flee. A manhunt has been launched to nab the criminal.
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