In a joint operation with the Raksamgre Civil Sub division and police, the Forest Department has taken swift and decisive action against illegal timber operations.
Meghalaya Forest Department has launched an intensive awareness programme along the Indo-Bangladesh border, engaging border security forces and local communities in the fight against illegal wildlife trade.
This inspection comes days after the Khasi Students' Union (KSU) lodged a complaint with the Divisional Forest Officer of East Khasi Hills against illegal settlers in Mahadev Khola .