Bengal Forest minister warns of strict action against illegal tree felling

Siliguri, Oct 13 (UNI) West Bengal Forest Minister Manoj Kumar Oraon on Tuesday warned of strict action against those involved in illegal felling of trees in tea gardens and forest areas, saying that the manager of Dima Tea Estate would face legal action for the alleged offence. "If the manager has committed an offence by illegally felling trees, he must go to jail," the minister said, adding that the government would not tolerate such violations. According to the minister, the department received information about the alleged illegal felling on Monday and directed officials to initiate an inquiry. Subsequent inspections reportedly…