INP restricts entry

DIMAPUR, DECEMBER 1 : The authorities of Intanki National Park has restricted entry inside the reserved forest without prior permission, that too in written form, with specific propose of visits from the competent authority. This was informed through a press release on Thursday. “If any group, party or individual including security forces is found entering inside the National Park, without obtaining prior written permission with specific propose of visits from the competent authority will be arrested and any materials in their possessions will be confiscated accordingly,” it stated. It also informed that any social outing/gathering/picnic at the bank of any river/streams bordering the National Park was strictly prohibited. Violation of the order would invite severe action “irrespective of their low or high profile” of the defaulters, it warned.