Pawan Kalyan: ఎర్రచందనం స్మగ్లర్లకు పవన్ కల్యాణ్ మాస్ వార్నింగ్.. ఇకపై ‘జీరో టాలరెన్స్’.. కింగ్‌పిన్ల పని ఖతం

According to 10TV, Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Forest and Environment, Pawan Kalyan, has announced a strict 'zero tolerance' policy toward red sanders smuggling in the state. The minister has reportedly directed forest department officials to intensify efforts to curb the illegal trade, which has long been a significant environmental and law enforcement challenge in the region.

The initiative aims to dismantle the networks of kingpins involved in the illicit harvesting and transportation of red sanders, a protected wood species highly valued in international markets. By focusing on the leadership behind these smuggling operations, the government intends to disrupt the supply chain at its source rather than focusing solely on field-level seizures.

This move comes as part of a broader administrative push to strengthen forest conservation and law enforcement oversight in Andhra Pradesh. The forest department is expected to coordinate with specialized police units to track and prosecute those responsible for the illegal trade. Further details regarding specific enforcement operations or new legislative measures are anticipated as the ministry continues its review of current anti-smuggling protocols.