In Brief
- Illegal tree felling and encroachment reported inside Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park.
- Concerns raised about protecting forests and wildlife in Kokrajhar district.
- Activists urge immediate action to prevent further damage and encroachment.
- Calls made for conservation initiatives to safeguard the park’s ecosystem.
Reports have emerged of illegal activities inside Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park along the Indo-Bhutan border in Kokrajhar district. Valuable trees are allegedly being cut down, forest land is cleared, and weed-killing chemicals are reportedly used within this protected area. Small huts have also been constructed inside the park.
These actions have raised alarm among environmentalists and wildlife activists concerned about the fragile ecosystem and wildlife habitats under threat in the Bodoland Territorial Region. They emphasize that maintaining ecological balance is crucial to protecting the park’s biodiversity and forest resources.
Activists have called on authorities to take stringent and immediate measures to prevent further encroachment and forest destruction. They stress the importance of effective conservation initiatives to preserve the national park’s natural heritage and ensure long-term sustainability of its ecosystems.
