Thu Jul 24 18:21:57 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
Police in Tirupattur seized 14 red sanders logs worth approximately ₹10 lakh from an abandoned car that had crashed into an earth mover near Kadirimangalam village. The car had an Andhra Pradesh registration. Authorities are investigating the incident, analyzing CCTV footage, and tracing the car’s ownership to apprehend the suspects. The seized logs were sent to the government timber unit to be made into incense sticks.
**News Article:**
**Red Sanders Worth ₹10 Lakh Seized After Car Crash in Tirupattur**
**Tirupattur, July 24, 2025** – Tirupattur Taluk police seized 14 red sanders logs, estimated at ₹10 lakh, from an abandoned vehicle near Kadirimangalam village on Thursday. The car, bearing an Andhra Pradesh registration, had crashed into a parked earth mover on the Tirupattur Main Road.
Local residents alerted police to the abandoned vehicle around 10:30 a.m. Upon inspection, officers discovered the valuable wooden logs in the car’s trunk. The Forest Department was notified to assess the quality and nature of the seized timber.
Police have registered a case and are currently reviewing CCTV footage from the area and gathering information about the car’s registered owner in Andhra Pradesh to identify and apprehend the suspects.
“We are working diligently to track down those responsible for this smuggling attempt,” said a police spokesperson. “The investigation is ongoing, and we are confident that we will bring the perpetrators to justice.”
As per standard procedure, the seized red sanders have been transported to the government timber unit in Tirupattur for processing into incense sticks.
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