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STF protection for Singharaja ... because of gem mine
Because of an invaluable gem mine that surfaced in Rakwana, Pannila, Nahitiya situated at the foot of Singharaja forest, police special task force was deployed for the area.
55 who engaged in illicit mining in Pannila reserve have been taken into custody by forest conservation officers from time to time. As police special task force protection has been secured by
now . illegal mining has come to an end. News has spread around that gems worth Rs. millions and millions have surfaced in Pannila reserve and as a result most people have begun engaging in illicit gem mining. The police, police special task force and forest conservation officers have on and off conducted raids and by now special protection has been afforded to Pannila reserve , Rakwana forest office said.
now . illegal mining has come to an end. News has spread around that gems worth Rs. millions and millions have surfaced in Pannila reserve and as a result most people have begun engaging in illicit gem mining. The police, police special task force and forest conservation officers have on and off conducted raids and by now special protection has been afforded to Pannila reserve , Rakwana forest office said.