Nabarangpur, Odisha: The Nabarangpur Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) has suspended Forester Bipin Kumar Harijan following allegations of unauthorized tree cutting and financial irregularities during his earlier posting in the district.
Harijan was posted as a Forester in the Maidalpur Section under the Dabugaon Range. The allegations relate to the period when he was working in the Mohara Section under the Jharigaon Range.
According to the available information, the action was taken after allegations surfaced regarding tree cutting without the required permission. The matter also includes allegations of financial irregularities connected with his work during the earlier posting.
Nabarangpur Forester Suspension Follows Departmental Action
The suspension comes after the forest authorities examined the allegations against Harijan. A report concerning the matter was submitted to the Nabarangpur Forest Division, following which departmental action was initiated.
The allegations include unauthorized cutting of trees and suspected financial irregularities. The suspension is an administrative action while the department proceeds with the matter.
The case relates specifically to Harijan’s tenure in the Mohara Section of Jharigaon Range, although he was serving in the Maidalpur Section under Dabugaon Range when the suspension order was issued.
The development has drawn attention to the monitoring of forest resources and the responsibilities of field-level forest officials in Nabarangpur district.
Departmental Proceedings to Follow
The suspension does not by itself constitute a final finding on the allegations. Further departmental proceedings will determine the outcome of the case.
The action highlights the Forest Department’s process of taking administrative measures when allegations concerning unauthorized forest activity and financial irregularities are raised against its personnel.
For now, Nabarangpur Forester suspension remains linked to the allegations concerning tree cutting and financial irregularities during Harijan’s earlier posting in the Mohara Section.
The department’s further proceedings will establish the outcome of the matter and determine any additional action, if warranted.
