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KOHAT, Jul 09 (APP):Conservator Circle Kohat Shahid Noor, along with Commissioner Kohat Syed Mutasim Billah Shah held a meeting on Wednesday regarding formulation of a strategy to prevent illegal mining in Shakardara area of Kohat district
and promote effective coordination between the relevant agencies.
The meeting was held on the special instructions of Secretary Forests, Environment and Wildlife Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shahid Zaman.
The meeting discussed in detail the threats posed to the environment by illegal mining, the damage caused to forest land and the negative impact on the local population.
Commissioner Billah Shah assured of strong action against illegal activities and said that law enforcement agencies, the forest department and the district administration will jointly take strict action against such elements who are damaging the ecological balance and natural resources.
On this occasion, Conservator Shahid Noor and District Forest Officer Arsalan Tariq also gave a briefing on the ongoing steps taken by their departments and emphasized the use of modern technology for monitoring mining.
A comprehensive campaign will be launched at the district level in the next few days, under which legal action will be taken against those involved in illegal mining.