Two Delhi policemen held for stealing 1,300 kg sandalwood

Two policemen were arrested on Friday afternoon for stealing 1,300 kg sandalwood from a private godown in Delhi, police said.

Deputy Commissioner of Police Milind Mahadeo Dumbere identified the policemen as Sub-Inspector Anuj and Constable Manoharlal of Delhi Police.

The policemen stole sandalwood from a private godown in Swarup Nagar Extension of northwest Delhi on Tuesday night, police said.

They had some accomplices with them, who are yet to be tracked down.

"The watchman of the godown, Mani Ram, has identified the accused policemen," Dumbere said.

--IANS

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