Tribune News Service
Sangrur, July 4
After the alleged inaction in the axing of trees recently, unidentified persons cut more trees in Dhuri town last night. Angered residents demanded strict action against the culprits.
Ajay Parocha, councillor from ward number 8, said when he was crossing from the backside of AP Colony in the morning, he saw four axed trees and another with cuts on the embankment of a small canal. He immediately informed other residents, who reached the spot.
“Earlier also trees were axed in the same area, but since the accused have not been arrested so far, they have cut more trees. Four full-grown trees have been axed last night. We have informed the authorities and will also take up the matter with higher officials if the accused are not arrested,” said Parocha.
Area residents said the axed trees were around 30 to 35 years old. Dhuri SHO Deepinder Singh Jeji said they had received a complaint. “We will register an FIR and try to arrest the accused at the earliest,” the SHO said.
More trees axed in Sangrur, case filed
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