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Sandalwood Tree Cut Inside MP Assembly Complex During Winter Session

Police have formed a special team to scrutinize CCTV footage, with on-duty staff being questioned.

Overview

  • Assembly staff found a felled sandalwood tree in the parking area on Thursday morning, with deep saw marks on two other trees.
  • Investigators are reviewing surveillance from the Vidhan Sabha complex and are questioning security personnel deployed at the site.
  • ACP Manish Bhardwaj confirmed the case and said a dedicated team is working to trace the accused.
  • The breach occurred in a heavily guarded zone during the session, intensifying concern over security arrangements at the complex.
  • The case aligns with recent sandalwood thefts reported in Bhopal, including a November 17 incident near the DFO office at 74 Bungalow and trees cut at Gufa Mandir days earlier.