In a recent incident, thieves targeted the premises of Kirloskar Oil Engine Company in Khadki and stole a sandalwood tree stump. A case has been registered against the perpetrators involved in this act of theft. Ramesh Chavan, a 54-year-old assistant security officer at Kirloskar Oil Engine Limited Company, filed a complaint at Khadki Police Station, bringing the incident to light. The thieves managed to gain unauthorized entry into the company's premises and cut the stump of a sandalwood tree.
Sachin Inamdar, the investigating police officer, is currently looking into the matter. Over the past few months, there has been a concerning rise in incidents involving the cutting down of sandalwood trees within government offices and private institutions in the city. Last month, the police successfully apprehended a group of thieves who were caught red-handed cutting sandalwood trees from the premises of Raj Bhavan.
The theft of sandalwood trees has become a recurring issue, causing alarm among authorities and the public alike. Sandalwood, known for its aromatic properties and high market value, has become a target for criminals seeking illicit gains.
