May 6th 2024.
On a quiet Sunday morning in Rourkela, a team of forest personnel were on a routine patrol in the Bonai forest division when they stumbled upon a startling sight. They spotted a man, later identified as Satyanarayan Yadav, in the act of setting fire to the nearby jungle. Yadav, a 39-year-old truck owner, was quickly apprehended and handed over to the police for further investigation.
According to forest officials, Yadav had been transporting iron ore from the Odisha Mining Corporation-owned mines in his truck. The incident took place on Saturday when he had gone to pick up his trip for the day. As per the usual procedure, drivers are required to collect a token from the Orissa Mining Corporation office before proceeding to the location for loading. Yadav had followed this protocol and kept his truck in the queue before going to collect his token.
However, due to a long queue at the office, Yadav had to wait for a considerable amount of time. In a moment of impatience, he decided to sneak into the nearby Khandadhar reserve forest to pass the time. It was there that he attempted to set fire to the dry leaves and twigs in an attempt to entertain himself. Little did he know that he had been caught in the act by a passing fire prevention patrolling party.
Led by team leader Naveen Pradhan, the patrolling party wasted no time in arresting Yadav and handing him over to the police. Pradhan alleged that Yadav had been trying to put fire to the Khandadhar Reserve Forest under the Barsuan forest range. The police registered a case against Yadav and produced him in court where his bail plea was rejected. He was subsequently remanded to judicial custody.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of following proper protocol and obeying rules, especially when it comes to the preservation of our forests. The forest officials and patrolling parties work tirelessly to protect our natural resources, and it is essential for everyone to cooperate and do their part in maintaining the balance of our ecosystem. Let us all learn from this incident and strive to be more mindful of our actions in the future.
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