Archive · 17 Dec 2025
Sandalwood Theft Ring Linked to Kannauj Perfume Industry
Some people stole sandalwood from Bhopal and took it to Kannauj, where it's used to make perfume.
The police caught three people who did this.
They found out that the stolen sandalwood was being sold in Kannauj because there are many perfume factories there that need it.
One of the people who was caught had been in jail before for stealing sandalwood.
The police are now trying to find out if there are more people involved in this theft ring.
Sandalwood stolen from Bhopal was transported to Kannauj for perfume manufacturing.
Three individuals arrested for their involvement in the theft: Anees Khan, Sadik Khan, and Mohd Aslam Mewati.
Accused admitted to stealing sandalwood from various locations in Bhopal and adjoining districts.
Kannauj has a high demand for sandalwood due to its numerous perfume factories.
Police are investigating further to identify other members of the theft ring and trace absconding individuals.
- Who
- Anees Khan, Sadik Khan, and Mohd Aslam Mewati
- What
- Theft and illegal transportation of sandalwood for perfume manufacturing
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh to Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- High demand for sandalwood in Kannauj's perfume industry
- Location of Theft
- Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
- Destination of Stolen Sandalwood
- Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh
- Arrested Individuals
- Anees Khan, Sadik Khan, Mohd Aslam Mewati
- Age of Arrested Individuals
- 23, 23, 52
- Use of Sandalwood
- Manufacturing perfume (itra)
- Previous Conviction
- Anees Khan jailed for sandalwood theft
- Investigation Focus
- Identifying other gang members and tracing absconding members