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Person Charged for Cutting Government Rosewood Tree in Laldu, Mohali
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 01:36 AM
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Authorities in Mohali have filed a case against an individual accused of felling a government‑owned rosewood tree in the Laldu area.
Mohali police have opened a criminal case against a resident accused of illegally cutting down a government‑owned rosewood (Sheesham) tree in the Laldu locality. The tree, which is part of a municipal green‑belt, is protected under state forest and urban landscaping regulations.
According to the filing, the accused is alleged to have used a chainsaw to fell the mature tree without obtaining any permission from the local authorities. The act is viewed as a violation of Punjab's environmental protection rules, which prescribe penalties for unauthorized removal of public trees.
The case has been registered under sections pertaining to damage to public property and violation of forest conservation laws. Investigators are reportedly collecting forensic evidence and eyewitness statements to substantiate the charges.
If convicted, the individual could face a fine and possible imprisonment, reflecting the government's emphasis on preserving urban greenery and deterring similar offenses in the future.
According to the filing, the accused is alleged to have used a chainsaw to fell the mature tree without obtaining any permission from the local authorities. The act is viewed as a violation of Punjab's environmental protection rules, which prescribe penalties for unauthorized removal of public trees.
The case has been registered under sections pertaining to damage to public property and violation of forest conservation laws. Investigators are reportedly collecting forensic evidence and eyewitness statements to substantiate the charges.
If convicted, the individual could face a fine and possible imprisonment, reflecting the government's emphasis on preserving urban greenery and deterring similar offenses in the future.