Mangrove Roots: Trio Arrested for Illegal Removal of 2 Quintals of Mangrove Roots in Bhitarkanika |
Forest officials arrested three persons on Sunday for illegally removing 2 quintals of mangrove roots in Bhitarkanika National Park. The arrested persons were identified as Rabindra Mandal, Deepak Mandal, and Papu Sethi of Iswarapur village. The sale and transportation of mangrove trees and roots are banned in Bhitarkanika.
Source: indiatimes.com