Amid reports of raging wildfire in forests across the State, Sambalpur DFO Sanjeet Kumar on Monday announced cash award of Rs 5,000 for informing about those setting fire in forests.
He also warned of immediate arrest of the persons setting fire in forests. “Those found committing such acts will be arrested immediately. A cash award of Rs 5,000 will be given to the informers,” the DFO said. He issued instructions to all Forest Department officials and staffers in this regard.
As many as 15 contractual workers would be engaged under the supervision of each Forest Ranger to keep a sharp watch on the wildfire in the Sambalpur Forest Division. The Forest Squads were directed to keep a record of the addresses of the persons entering into forests.