
Police seized 350 kg of red sanders in Tiruvannamalai
Tamil Nadu police in Tiruvannamalai confiscated about 350 kilograms of red sandalwood logs, a protected species frequently targeted by smugglers. The seized timber was transferred to the state Forest Department for proper handling. Officials said the operation is part of ongoing efforts to curb illegal logging and protect endangered forest resources in the region, according to police statements.