HT Correspondent
DHUBRI, May 24: In a significant move against illegal timber operations, forest officials in Dhubri have successfully dismantled a movable band saw mill operating covertly in Boalkamri Part II, under the Nayarhat Police Out Post.
The raid, conducted on a tip-off, underscores the Dhubri Forest Division’s renewed commitment to combating deforestation and timber smuggling in the region. Under the direct instructions of newly joined Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of Dhubri Division, Golap Kumar Bania, a dedicated forest team spearheaded by Sahabaz Sultan, In-Charge of the Sapatgram Forest Depot, executed the successful operation.
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The illegal sawmill, ingeniously fitted onto a hand-cart for easy mobility, was found processing round logs without any valid documentation. It was immediately dismantled and seized by the raiding party. Department sources revealed that the seized sawmill had been operating clandestinely for a considerable period, posing a serious and ongoing threat to the forest conservation efforts in the area.
The dismantling of this movable unit is seen as a crucial step in disrupting the supply chain of illegally procured timber. This operation marks the first major enforcement action under the leadership of DFO Bania, who has recently taken charge and clearly signaled a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of illegal forest activities.
Officials have confirmed that investigations are ongoing, and the department anticipates more such targeted operations in the coming days as part of a broader crackdown on timber-related illicit practices.
