Dima Tea Garden Manager Abhijit Raha Arrested Over Alleged Illegal Tree Felling

The forest department has reportedly arrested Dima Tea Garden manager Abhijit Raha in connection with the alleged illegal felling of shade trees in Section 66 of Dima Tea Garden, located in Kalchini Block of Alipurduar district, West Bengal.

According to forest department sources, around 25 to 30 trees were allegedly cut outside the permitted area. The validity of the tree-felling permission and the circumstances surrounding the alleged violation are being examined.

West Bengal Forest Minister Manoj Kumar Oraon has reportedly called for strict legal action if violations are established. The department is expected to investigate the matter in accordance with applicable forest regulations.

Further investigation is expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged tree felling and determine responsibility, if any. No conclusions regarding the involvement of other officials or higher authorities should be drawn until the investigation is completed.