130 kanals of Forest land retrieved

Excelsior Correspondent

DODA, July 15: Forest Department has retrieved 130 kanals of Forest land in Ghosti which falls in Compartment Number 1,2/C from the encroachers in Forest Division Bhaderwah.
The area was got evicted from encroachers and removing brushwood fencing. The encroachment was removed by the Forest team, headed by Range Officer, Chirlla, Iftikhar Ahmed under the direct supervision of Chander Shaikher, Divisional Forest Officer, Bhaderwah and guidance of Conservator of Forests, Chenab Circle Satpal Pakru.
Range Officer, Iftikhar Ahmed said encroachment drive was launched to retrieve the Forest land from illegal occupation and it was the part of anti-encroachment drive already launched in Chirlla Range by the Department.