Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Two Forest Officers Injured in Red Sandalwood Attack
Forest officers were checking vehicles in Annamayya district.
They were looking for possible red sandalwood smuggling.
A vehicle allegedly used by suspected smugglers hit the officers’ vehicle while trying to escape.
Two forest beat officers were badly hurt.
They were taken to a nearby hospital.
Forest officials and police are investigating what happened.
They are also searching for the suspected smugglers.
The report does not say whether anyone has been arrested.
Two forest beat officers were severely injured in Annamayya district.
Suspected red sandalwood smugglers allegedly rammed their vehicle into the officials’ vehicle.
The incident occurred while forest officials were conducting checks.
The officers were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Forest officials and police are investigating and searching for the suspected smugglers.
- Who
- Two forest beat officers and suspected red sandalwood smugglers were involved.
- What
- The suspected smugglers allegedly rammed their vehicle into the officers’ vehicle, injuring both officers.
- When
- The report does not specify when the incident occurred.
- Where
- Annamayya district.
- Why
- The suspected smugglers allegedly hit the vehicle while attempting to flee during forest officials’ checks.
- Incident
- Vehicle collision involving forest officials and suspected red sandalwood smugglers
- Injured
- Two forest beat officers
- Injuries
- Both officers were severely injured
- Location
- Annamayya district
- Medical response
- The officers were shifted to a nearby hospital
- Investigation
- Forest officials and police are investigating
- Search
- Authorities are searching for the suspected smugglers