Haridwar Forest Department Steps Up Vigil Against Illegal Hunting, Tree Felling During Diwali

The Haridwar Forest Department has gone on alert during the festive season to protect forests and wildlife. The department will keep a close watch on illegal hunting and the illegal felling of trees.

In view of the possibility of such activities during the festive season, the department has issued directions to increase surveillance across all forest ranges in Haridwar. Patrols in the forests will also be intensified, covering both short and long distances.

The Special Operations Group (SOG) team and the intelligence network have been activated as part of the heightened security arrangements. All officers and employees of the department have been instructed to remain at the headquarters during the period.

Haridwar Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Swapnil Anirudh said that the safety of forests and wildlife during the festive season is the department’s priority. He said all forest ranges had been directed to maintain special vigilance.

The DFO said forest teams would continue monitoring the forests to prevent activities such as illegal hunting and the illegal felling of trees. The department has asked its teams to remain alert and maintain surveillance across the forest areas during the festive season.