Shock Security Breach: SANDALWOODtree cut inside MP Assembly Complex

 

 

 

A MAJOR incident challenging the security arrangements of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly complex emerged on Thursday morning, right as the Winter Session was underway. Unidentified miscreants not only gained entry into the Vidhan Sabha premises but also cut down a sandalwood tree from the parking area and attempted to damage two others. This attempt to saw and steal sandalwood inside the Assembly complex, which has a heavy security deployment, raises serious questions about the security of the premises.

 

According to reports, when the Vidhan Sabha staff and officials arrived at the complex on Thursday morning, they were shocked to find a fully sawn sandalwood tree in the parking area. Furthermore, staff discovered saw marks on two other sandalwood trees planted inside the complex, indicating that the miscreants had attempted to cut those down as well. Police officials stated that the CCTV footage of the Vidhan Sabha complex is being thoroughly examined to identify the suspects.

 

As part of the investigation, the security personnel deployed in the area are also being questioned. ACP Manish Bhardwaj confirmed that the police received information about a sandalwood tree being cut down inside the Vidhan Sabha complex. A detailed investigation is underway, and a special team has been formed to trace the accused. He stated that the CCTV footage is being intensively checked, and people present inside the premises will also be questioned. This is not the first case of sandalwood theft in the city.

 

The continuous incidents point towards the presence of an active sandalwood Mafia operating in Bhopal:November 17th Theft: Previously, on November 17th, a sandalwood tree was stolen from outside the DFO office in the VVIP area of 74 Bungalows. Approximately five days ago, three sandalwood trees were also felled inside the Gufa Mandir complex in the Koh-e-Fiza area.