Three get five years’ jail for red sanders smuggling in Tirupati
- Posted on July 14, 2026
- By The Hindu
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In brief
A Tirupati special court has delivered significant penalties against three individuals convicted of illegally extracting and trading red sanders from the protected Seshachalam forest. Each defendant received a five-year prison sentence accompanied by substantial monetary fines of ₹3 lakh, marking a decisive judicial action against wildlife trafficking. This ruling highlights India's commitment to preserving endangered timber species and combating environmental crime in forest-rich regions.
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Three get five years’ jail for red sanders smuggling in Tirupati
A special court sentenced three men to five years in jail and fined them ₹3 lakh each for smuggling red sanders from the Seshachalam forest in Tirupati district.
