This story is from June 7, 2019

4 Tripura forest officials suspended

The state government has suspended three forest officials following felling of a number of old trees in the VIP Colony of the city two weeks ago.
4 Tripura forest officials suspended
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AGARTALA: The state government has suspended three forest officials following felling of a number of old trees in the VIP Colony of the city two weeks ago. Registering a suo moto PIL, the Tripura high court had issued a notice against the forest department.
Forest minister Mevar Kr Jamatia on Wednesday said range officer Sujit Chakma, forester Abhijit Acharjee and beat officer Bimal Kumar Sharma were suspended as soon as the matter was reported to the state government.
An enquiry into the tree-felling incident has also been ordered, he added. tnn
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