SaralnamaNOTICE: Seven trees illegally cut in Banjarapur village, Rudauli. Four mango and three fig trees felled at night. Contractors removed evidence by digging out roots. Villagers angry over increasing illegal tree cutting. Forest Department often imposes minor fines, emboldening offenders. Similar incidents reported in Bibipur and Mohammadpur Daudpur. J.P. Gupta, Rudauli Forest Officer, promises investigation and action against culprits. In separate case, tree owner and contractor booked for cutting five neem trees in Rudauli Kotwali area. Forest Department filed complaint. Trees belonged to Ilyas, sold to contractor Wajid. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 15:36 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- NOTICE: Seven trees illegally cut in Banjarapur village, Rudauli
- Four mango and three fig trees felled at night
- Contractors removed evidence by digging out roots