Over 50 valuable Sal trees were illegally cut and smuggled from the Andhari forest under Laikera block in Jharsuguda district. The incident took place over several days near the Pandadihi-Kahchuah path. Local residents and environmentalists have blamed the forest department's negligence for this large-scale tree felling. Bagdihi Forest Ranger Bandana Pashayat confirmed the loss of 50-55 trees and stated that an investigation is underway to catch the culprits. https://sambad.in/district/illegal-sal-tree-cutting-andhari-forest-laikera-11872749 #creator program