Hyderabad: Andhra Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan said his government would launch 'Operation Kagar' style operation within a year to wipe out red sanders smugglers in Seshachalam forest range. He warned that unless illegal transporters of red sandalwood stop immediately, a special operation—similar to Operation Kagar will be launched within a year to wipe out every smuggler.

On Saturday, Pawan Kalyan who also holds Forests portfolio, conducted a review meeting at the Tirupati Collectorate with SPs from five districts, Red Sanders Special Task Force officers, and forest officials to discuss strategies, opportunities, and challenges in curbing smuggling.

“Red sandalwood is a rare forest treasure that grows only in the Seshachalam forests and nowhere else in the world. According to anci

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