FOREST OFFICIALS HONORED FOR ANTI-SMUGGLING EFFORTS

Despite continued infiltration by smugglers into sensitive forest areas like Peth, Barhe, and Harsul, the forest department's patrolling rangers and guards have been relentless in their efforts to intercept smugglers trafficking khair and teak.

Through strategic operations and leveraging confidential information, these forest officials have successfully thwarted smuggler activities on forest roads during nighttime patrols. In recognition of their outstanding efforts in forest protection, Chief Conservator of Forests Rishikesh Ranjan honoured three forest range officers and twelve forest guards with certificates and cash rewards on Tuesday.