Habibganj police were investigating the reported theft of a sandalwood tree from a government residence in Bhopal's Char Imli area, according to October 27 reports by Navbharat Live and Amar Ujala. The residence was associated with senior official Vivek Porwal.
The reports said a Home Guard member noticed the tree had been cut and staff informed police. Investigators were reviewing CCTV footage and other evidence to identify those involved.
The number of suspects and how they entered remained unclear in the reports reviewed. No arrest was established in those updates. The date here refers to the reporting development; Asal Sach has not independently inspected the police file or the premises.