The forest department has seized a JCB that was trying to encroach upon forest land in Dalma, Jharkhand. The incident took place in the Chilgu Judia Nala area of Chandil block, under the Dalma Range.
According to Dalma Ranger Dinesh Chandra, the JCB was illegally leveling the land for construction. The department received a tip-off about the activity and rushed to the spot. The JCB was seized and taken into custody.
The owner of the JCB claimed that the land was his ancestral property and that he was only filling it with soil. However, the forest department is verifying the land records.
Ranger Chandra said that the forest department will take strict action against anyone trying to encroach upon forest land. He appealed to the public to inform the department about any such activities.