Four arrested for attempting to smuggle sandalwood

Vellore: A gang member of four were nabbed by villagers after they were found attempting to smuggle sandalwood near Tirupattur.

One of the residents Narasimha Raja of Lakkinayakanpatti in Tirupattur had raised a sandalwood tree on his land which was chopped by the gang members on Thursday, DC reports.

When Anbalagan noticed the gang, he made a run for them who managed to escape.

Unfortunately, Anbalagan fell and broke his leg. Neighbors rushed to his aid when they heard him screaming in pain.

The neighbours caught hold of the gang members and alerted the cops.