Karanjia, Ap 17: A joint team of Odisha forest officials and police busted an illegal timber racket with seizure of a huge cache of timber in the wee hour of Thursday in Karanjia of Mayurbhanj district.
This bust was part of efforts to combat illegal logging and wildlife trafficking in the state.
According to reports, the Sal woods worth lakhs were seized. However, the accused persons managed to flee from the spot.
Further investigation into the incident and to nab the accused is underway.