Imphal, July 31 -- The Manipur government has imposed a ban on activities such as camping, trekking, picnicking, expeditions, and trespassing within all reserved forest areas without prior permission from the concerned authorities.

The move comes in light of increasing threats to forest ecosystems, including illegal deforestation and the heightened risk of forest fires.

The strict directive follows the recent arrest of three individuals for illegal tree felling in the Lourok Konjin Ching hills, located within the Thongam Mondum Reserved Forest in Kakching district.

Acting on a tip-off about unlawful logging, a team from the Forest Department, led by the Range Office, swiftly responded and apprehended the suspects on-site.

In an offici...