Jammu, 13 October :- During routine naka checking and night patrolling conducted by Gharota Police on the intervening night of october 12/13 2025, a significant seizure was made in the Mathwar Road area.A White colour Mahindra vehicle (Registration No.(JK02AX-5967) was signaled to stop by the patrolling team at Kotli on Mathwar road. However, the driver attempted to flee upon noticing the police presence and managed to escape under the cover of darkness.
Upon inspection, the vehicle was found loaded with Khair wood logs weighing around 16–20 quintals, being illegally transported for commercial gain.The vehicle, along with the seized Khair wood, was taken into police custody. A report has been entered in PS Gharota and the confiscated vehicle and seized material will be handed over to the Forest Department for further action under the relevant provisions of the Forest Act.