Archive · 4 Oct 2026
Alleged Teak Felling Raises Tansa Sanctuary Protection Concerns
People reportedly saw a large teak log being carried near a road in Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary.
The report says several people were at the scene, but it has not been established who they were or whether trees were illegally cut.
Residents and environmental activists want forest officials to investigate.
They are concerned that removing trees could harm the forest and wildlife.
They have asked officials to check the site and find the timber.
Forest Range Officer Ganesh Parhar said the department would inspect and verify the report.
He said action would be taken if anyone is found responsible.
He also asked people to report suspected illegal tree cutting or timber transport.
Witnesses reportedly saw three people carrying a six-to-seven-foot teak log across a road in Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary.
The report says seven to eight people were allegedly at the site, with two appearing to keep watch.
Local residents and environmental activists have called for an investigation into whether the incident was isolated or linked to wider timber trafficking.
They urged officials to inspect the site, determine how many trees were felled, trace the timber and take action if the allegations are proven.
Range Forest Officer Ganesh Parhar said the department would verify the matter through an on-site inspection and act against anyone found responsible.
- Who
- Witnesses reportedly saw people carrying teak timber; local residents and environmental activists have called for an investigation. Forest Range Officer Ganesh Parhar said the department would inspect.
- What
- Alleged illegal teak felling and timber transportation are being investigated.
- When
- The incident reportedly occurred during Wildlife Week; no specific date is provided.
- Where
- Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary in Shahapur taluka.
- Why
- Residents and activists are seeking an investigation amid concerns about forest protection and possible ecological effects.
Residents and activists
Forest Department response
Investigation and accountability
Residents and activists
Residents and environmental activists question the effectiveness of forest protection and want officials to investigate whether the alleged incident was isolated or part of a larger network.
Forest Department response
Parhar said the department would inspect the site and investigate if it received information about illegal felling or timber transport; action would follow if those responsible are identified.
- Location
- Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary, Shahapur taluka
- Timber described
- A teak log around six to seven feet long
- People reportedly present
- Seven to eight; three were said to be carrying the log
- Timing
- During Wildlife Week, according to the report
- Requested steps
- Inspect the site, establish the number and species of trees allegedly felled, and trace the timber
- Forest Department response
- Range Forest Officer Ganesh Parhar said the matter would be verified through an on-site inspection