Unidentified individuals stole a 10-year-old sandalwood tree from the Labour Department officers' quarters in Coimbatore's Race Course area. Police are investigating the incident that occurred on October 10.
Coimbatore: In a brazen act of theft, unidentified individuals have stolen a sandalwood tree from the Race Course area in Coimbatore. The incident has raised concerns about the security of valuable trees in the city.
The stolen tree was located in the Labour Department officers' quarters at Race Course, where there are ten houses. The sandalwood tree, approximately 10 years old, was growing near house number 4, which is currently unoccupied.
The thieves displayed a level of sophistication in their approach. To minimize noise during the theft, they tied telephone wires to the tree's branches, preventing it from falling to the ground. They then proceeded to cut and remove the trunk of the sandalwood tree.
The Race Course police have initiated an investigation into the incident following a complaint. The theft is believed to have taken place on October 10, and authorities are working to identify and apprehend the culprits.
This incident highlights the ongoing problem of sandalwood theft, which has been a persistent issue due to the high value of the wood in the market. The Race Course area, known for its greenery and various tree species including sandalwood, has now become a target for such illegal activities.
Local residents and environmental activists have expressed their concern over the incident, calling for increased surveillance and protection of valuable trees in public spaces. The police have assured that they are taking the matter seriously and are exploring all possible leads to solve the case.
The stolen tree was located in the Labour Department officers' quarters at Race Course, where there are ten houses. The sandalwood tree, approximately 10 years old, was growing near house number 4, which is currently unoccupied.
The thieves displayed a level of sophistication in their approach. To minimize noise during the theft, they tied telephone wires to the tree's branches, preventing it from falling to the ground. They then proceeded to cut and remove the trunk of the sandalwood tree.
The Race Course police have initiated an investigation into the incident following a complaint. The theft is believed to have taken place on October 10, and authorities are working to identify and apprehend the culprits.
This incident highlights the ongoing problem of sandalwood theft, which has been a persistent issue due to the high value of the wood in the market. The Race Course area, known for its greenery and various tree species including sandalwood, has now become a target for such illegal activities.
Local residents and environmental activists have expressed their concern over the incident, calling for increased surveillance and protection of valuable trees in public spaces. The police have assured that they are taking the matter seriously and are exploring all possible leads to solve the case.