In continuation of the efforts against encroachment on the Government purchased lands at Yimparasa, Bhandari and Longayim in Wokha District, an Anti-encroachment drive was carried out yesterday by a joint team consisting of Forest, District Administration and Police. The joint team cleared off more than 10 thousand trees from the illegal plantations at the three government purchased lands. The team also dismantled and burnt down around 20 farm huts and fencings, destroyed fishery ponds and illegally paved approach roads by digging trenches. The Anti-encroachment team has cautioned that henceforth legal actions would be initiated against anyone found guilty of encroaching on government purchased lands.

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