SHAHKOT
The Shahkot police have arrested a village chowkidar (watchman) for cutting trees halfway from the cremation ground.
Investigating Officer (IO) Kewal Singh said that the accused has been identified as Shingara Singh son of Chaanann a resident of Nimaji Pur village.
Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO) Lohian Khas block had complained to the police that the accused cut trees halfway from the cremation ground of his village.
IO said a case under section 4 of the Punjab Prevention of Damage to Public and Private Property Act 2014 and section 409(criminal breach of trust by public servant) of the Indian Penal Code was registered against the accused.