Updated Feb 17, 2021 | 11:53 IST
The measure to provide uniforms and weapons to forest guards comes as the department intensifies its anti-encroachment drive in areas that fall under the forest land. Forest guards will also be provided motorbikes for quick action.  |  Photo Credit: iStock Images
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Forest guards will also be provided motorbikes for quick action
New Delhi: After making provisions to provide uniforms to forest rangers and guards, the forest department is gearing up to provide arms to them.
Forest guards will also be provided motorbikes for quick action in case of emergencies including anti-encroachment drives.
For over two years, the forest and wildlife department have been carrying out encroachment removal drive in Delhi s southern ridge. The anti-encroachment drive is being carried out in areas that come under the ridge area covering 6,200 hectares, according to a report in Times of India.
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