POLITICSTHE HINDU NATIONAL
8 wildlife sanctuaries, 281 reserve forests under encroachment in Assam
Eight wildlife sanctuaries and 281 reserve forests in Assam are under encroachment. Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah reported that over 25,588 hectares out of 315,997 hectares under encroachment as of February 12, 2016, have been cleared.
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