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Crime
High Court Urges Himachal to Crack Down on Timber Smuggling
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 03:33 PM
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The Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed the state to intensify measures against illegal timber and forest produce smuggling, urging stricter enforcement and collaboration with central agencies.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court issued an order today urging the state government to take stringent action against the smuggling of timber and forest produce.
The court highlighted the growing problem of illegal logging and the need for stronger penalties and better surveillance.
It called on the state to collaborate closely with central agencies, such as the Forest Department and the Central Bureau of Investigation, to curb the illicit trade.
The directive comes amid rising concerns over the depletion of forest resources and the economic impact of smuggling on local communities.
The court highlighted the growing problem of illegal logging and the need for stronger penalties and better surveillance.
It called on the state to collaborate closely with central agencies, such as the Forest Department and the Central Bureau of Investigation, to curb the illicit trade.
The directive comes amid rising concerns over the depletion of forest resources and the economic impact of smuggling on local communities.