Imphal, Aug. 20 -- In a bid to protect and preserve forest land, the Central Forest Division carried out an encroachment removal drive in the Heingang Reserve Forest in Imphal East district on Wednesday.

Authorities dismantled 18 illegally constructed structures within the Reserve Forest. These structures had been built violating forest protection laws and posed a direct threat to the ecological integrity and biodiversity of the region.

Range Forest Officer (RFO) Sadar East, M Jobid Meitei and RFO Nongmaiching, S Robatson Singh led the operation supported by Imphal East Police. The department acknowledged the crucial role of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Imphal East and his team in ensuring law and order throughout the drive. ...