Encroacher evicted
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 24 2022:
The Forest Department disman-tled at least one house constructed illegally in the area of Tarung Forest Beat Office, Lamdeng Block compartment number 3 which falls under the juris-diction of Langol Reserved Forest, Sadar West Range this morning.
Reportedly, the Forest officials went to knock down the house yesterday but failed as some people voiced their opposition to the move and threatened the officials with dire consequence.
The house was evicted this morning by a Forest team led by Range Officer of Sadar West, Jobid Meitei and escorted by Lamphel police personnel.
One of the Forest officials told the media that they have the authority to evict illegally constructed structures within the reserved forest area without serving any notice as the department had already sent prior information to all to avoid encroachment into reserved forest areas.
He also said that a complaint will be lodged against the group of people who threatened the Forest staff.
It may be mentioned that the Central Forest Division had evicted one illegally constructed house at Leimakhulen area under Langol Reserved Forest on September 9 last.