How can unarmed forest guards enforce law against poachers? Supreme Court

A three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India, SA Bobde sought response from Centre and States on how forest officials can be protected including arming them and providing them with bullet proof jackets.

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08 Jan 2021, 7:32 am

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The Supreme Court on Friday voiced its concerns over the safety and vulnerability of unarmed forest officials who have to protect vasts tracts of uninhibited lands and also deal with poachers.

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