By Our Correspondent
CUTTACK/BHUBANESWAR: In a joint forest raid conducted today i.e on 7.10.2023 by forest wing of Odisha Vigilance on running of an illegal sawmill without valid license at village-Balarampur(Marada), PS-Nemala, Dist-Cuttack, sawmill accessories worth apprx Rs.13.52 Lakhs detected and seized.
In an another operation today near Sisua Barrage Chhak, PS-Nemala, Dist-Cuttack, illegal hoarding of valuable timber of 88.6 cft worth approx RS.1.53 Lakhs detected and seized.
In total, value of seized sawmill accessories and timber comes to approximately Rs.15.05 Lakhs. Further investigation continuing. Detailed report follows.
