Forest Dept shuts down saw mills
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, January 18 2023:
A team of Thoubal Forest Division led by Kakching Range, Range Officer, L Dinesh closed down saw mills operating unlawfully in Langathel area of Thoubal district yesterday.
The drive was conducted as a part of the ongoing drive conducted by the Forest Department against saw mills operating beyond the ambit of the law.
During the drive, the team reportedly found Sagolsem Nanda, Sagolsem Samjai, Sagolsem Ibomcha and Sagolshem Bikaram were operating their saw mills illegally in Langathel Maning Leikai.
The team also informed that timber found in the respective sawmills have been seized and process for registration of forest cases and other legal proceedings have been initiated.