Illegal sawmills are operating rampantly in Pranpur block of Katihar district, posing a serious threat to forest resources and environmental balance. These mills, running without valid permits and in blatant violation of regulations, are promoting the illicit felling of green trees in the area. Local residents allege that forest department officials are fully aware of these illegal activities but have yet to take any concrete action.

The mysterious silence of the authorities has raised serious questions about the functioning of the forest department. Locals and environmentalists are demanding that the administration conduct an immediate and impartial investigation into the legality of all sawmills operating in Pranpur block. They have also called for the immediate sealing of mills violating regulations and strict legal action against their operators to ensure the conservation of forest wealth and maintain ecological balance.