Local people seek action against Forester II for 'destroying' forests in Dima Hasao
The people of Khandong, Garampani and also of Umrangso have urged the Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, Environment and Forest, Government of Assam, through the Deputy Commissioner, Dima Hasao, to cause an enquiry and to take appropriate action against one Jibon Bodo
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HAFLONG: The people of Khandong, Garampani and also of Umrangso have urged the Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, Environment and Forest, Government of Assam, through the Deputy Commissioner, Dima Hasao, to cause an enquiry and to take appropriate action against one Jibon Bodo, Forester II, and his team for allegedly destroying forests and harassing the public.
In their representation, they stated Dima Hasao was one of the districts of Assam having rich forests and the forest revenue was the prime source of revenue for the N C Hills Autonomous Council. The Council team headed by the Chief Executive Member has been working hard to protect the forest and natural resources of the district to increase the revenue of the Council.
But Jibon Bodo, Forester II who is in charge of Khandong Forest gate, and his team, allegedly in connivance with timber smugglers from Meghalaya, have destroyed the entire Khandong forest and even the plantation. Bodo had been suspended for his activities. After he was reinstated, Bodo began doing the same things again, alleged the local people. People are also being harassed by him every now and then for reasons best known to him.
The people of Garampani and Umrangso have therefore requested the PCCF to order an enquiry and to take appropriate action against Jibon Bodo and his team so that the forest can be saved from destruction.
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