The recent revelation of a maple wood smuggling racket in Chamba has shed light on the pervasive illegal timber trade afflicting states like Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh. This illicit trade not only jeopardizes the region’s rich biodiversity but also poses a significant threat to the cultural heritage and ecological balance of these areas
The arrest of 15 individuals, predominantly from Nepal, underscores the transnational dimension of this smuggling operation. This network’s ability to clandestinely transport maple wood across state and international borders highlights the sophisticated methods employed by smugglers to evade detection and prosecution.
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