PD Act slapped on red sanders smuggler from Tamil Nadu
The Red Sanders Anti Smuggling Task Force (RSASTF), headed by L. Subbarayudu, has been fighting to prevent smugglers from entering the Seshachalam forest, and the sleuths led by the Superintendent of Police (SP) P. Srinivas are determined on tightening the noose against the proclaimed offenders and getting the cases to a logical end.
Ajith was found to be involved in several instances of smuggling and his name mentioned in more than 10 cases pertaining to violation of the Wildlife Act. Based on the recommendation made by RSASTF, Collector S. Venkateswar issued orders to nab him. Following the arrest, Ajith was immediately shifted to Kadapa Central Prison.
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