TIMBER SMUGGLING IN ROYAL MANAS NATIONAL PARK - BHUTAN

In 2011, park authorities in Royal Manas National Park have seized more than 200 logs, 40 bulls and 45 bullock carts and various weapons from timber smugglers. The record also confirms that a fine of over Nu 200,000, compensation of about Nu 148,000 and royalty of about Nu 100,000 was collected from the smugglers. Through the porous border with India’s Manas National Park, smugglers find their way to the park. Due to staff crunch, the park authorities are having tough time to keep check on the illegal activities.
12 April
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