Jammu, February 22:
The Basantpur police outpost under Lakhanpur police station area has seized a truck while thwarting an attempt to smuggle Khair timber.
The action of the police has caused a stir among the timber smugglers.
The team of Basantpur police outpost stopped a suspicious truck while acting on the basis of a tip-off.
During the search, the vehicle was found to contain Khair wood. Even the driver could not produce any valid documents.
The police immediately took action and seized the vehicle. Police also registered a case under relevant sections and started further investigation.
At present, the police are investigating the case and efforts are being made to find out from where the wood was brought from and where it was to be transported.