Demolition of illegal shrimp farms halted after assault on forest staff
Forest officials stopped a demolition drive against illegal shrimp farms in Bhitarkanika National Park. Owners and locals resisted, assaulting forest personnel. One guard sustained head injuries. The drive was temporarily halted. Officials plan to mobilize more police to resume the demolition of all illegal shrimp farms in the area.
Forest officials stopped a demolition drive against illegal shrimp farms in Bhitarkanika National Park. Owners and locals resisted, assaulting forest personnel. One guard sustained head injuries. The drive was temporarily halted. Officials plan to mobilize more police to resume the demolition of all illegal shrimp farms in the area.
