Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], November 16 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has strongly condemned the smuggling of Red Sanders, a highly valued and endangered species of tree found in the Seshachalam Forest.

In a post on X, Kalyan described the forest as the "sacred abode of Lord Balaji" and accused those involved in the smuggling of committing a "heinous crime" against the nation, economy, faith, and environment.

Kalyan highlighted the spiritual significance of the Red Sanders tree, citing its connection to Lord Venkateswara. He expressed outrage over the scale of smuggling, revealing that 2.6 lakh logs, estimated to be from 1.3 lakh mother trees, had been seized and valued at ₹2,000-5,000 crore.

The State Deputy Chief Minister emphasised that cutting a Re

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