PD Act invoked against habitual red sanders smuggler Thanji
In Short
Facing multiple cases for organized smuggling that damage wildlife and public safety, his detention was recommended by Task Force Head L Subba Rayudu and sanctioned by Tirupati District Collector Dr S Venkateswar.

Habitual smuggler Thanji
Tirupati: The Red Sanders Anti-Smuggling Task Force (RSASTF) has invoked the Preventive Detention (PD) Act against habitual smuggler Thanji (35), hailing from Tamil Nadu.
Facing multiple cases for organized smuggling that damage wildlife and public safety, his detention was recommended by Task Force Head L Subba Rayudu and sanctioned by Tirupati District Collector Dr S Venkateswar. Following orders overseen by SP P Srinivas, Thanji was shifted to Kadapa Central Jail.
RSASTF officials warned that property seizures would follow for repeat offenders and urged youth to avoid illicit smuggling activities.

