Buldhana, Oct 5 (PTI) A sandalwood tree on the Buldhana district collectorate premises was chopped down and taken away by unidentified persons, a police official said on Thursday.

The theft came to the fore during the day when staffers were making preparations to welcome the district guardian minister, he said.

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A panchnama of the spot was carried out and efforts are on to nab the culprits, the official added.

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