Bhopal Sandalwood Thieves Target High-Security VIP Zones For Profits Of Up To ₹25,000 Per Kg, Police Suspect Organised Smuggling Network Linked To Kannauj
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The theft of sandalwood trees from the bungalow of IAS officer Vivek Porwal, a neighbour of Director General of Police (DGP) Kailash Makwana, has triggered concern in the state capital. However, this is not the first such incident in Bhopal or in Madhya Pradesh. Over half a dozen sandalwood theft cases have been reported in recent years from Bhopal, pointing towards a big…
Bhopal police are on alert following a series of high-profile sandalwood thefts, with some suspects believed to be linked to an organized smuggling network operating out of the city's neighboring town of Kannauj. The latest incident involved the theft of sandalwood trees from the residence of IAS officer Vivek Porwal, a neighbor of the Director General of Police.
Police are concerned that such thefts, which can net up to ₹25,000 per kilogram, are becoming more common as high-security VIP zones are targeted despite the risks involved. A trio of men arrested last year for attempting to steal sandalwood from the Vidhan Sabha were linked to this alleged organized crime syndicate. Kannauj, known for its perfume industry, is suspected of being the final destination for smuggled sandalwood.
Investigations are ongoing as authorities work to identify the gangs behind these crimes and uncover the full scope of their operations.
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