Daijiworld Media Network - Bantwal (DV)
Bantwal, Jun 25: Forest department officials of the Bantwal range have arrested two people in connection with an attempt to sell sandalwood and a wild lizard on Thursday, June 25.
The arrested accused are identified as Moideen (55) of Ira in Bantwal and Ibrahim (48) resident of Varkadi in Kasargod.
Two other accused Siddiq of Varkadi and Korungu Siddiq are absconding.
Officials have seized sandalwood worth Rs 3 lac, a wild lizard and weapons used to cut trees. Under the guidance of range forest officer, Rajesh Baligar, sub-range forest officer, Yashodhar, Pretham S, Basappa Halegere, forest staff, Jithesh P, Shobith, Dayanand N Rekha, forest watchers, Praveen, driver Jayaram took part in the raid.