CS for analyzing forest fires incidents in Malakand division
PESHAWAR: Swat Police Wednesday arrested two persons over charges of setting forest fire in Marghuzar area of the district. The action has been taken over complaint of DFO Swat and Forest Block Officer Marghuzar, said the Spokesman of Forest.
The arrested persons are identified as Amir Rasheed and Kameen Khan.
They have been book under section 149, 427 and 435 of Forest Act.
Intelligence operation is also in progress against other culprits involved in Forest fire in Swat district, statement added.
Meanwhile, Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Dr. Shahzad Khan Bangash paid a day-long visit to Divisional Headquarter Swat, a press release of Regional Information Office said here Wednesday.
He along with Commissioner Malakand Division Shaukat Ali Yousafzai inaugurated the newly renovated office at Commissioner’s Office, Saidu Sharif. Upon arrival at the Commissioner’s Office, he was given a detailed briefing on Divisional affairs. deputy commissioners (DCs) of Swat, Shangla, Buner, Malakand, Upper, and Lower Dir Districts briefed the Chief Secretary on various issues in the districts.
During the briefing, incidents of wildfires in Swat and Shangla, environmental issues in Buner, tourism in the Malakand division and other administrative matters were discussed in detail. DCs informed the Chief Secretary about the details of fire fighting and other rescue measures and coping strategies.
On the occasion, Chief Secretary Dr. Shahzad Khan Bangash said the incidence of successive forest fires has to be carefully analyzed and strategies have to be formulated for the future in this regard. The Chief Secretary appreciated the steps taken by the district administration, other departments, and public participation in the firefighting efforts.
He lamented the loss of precious human lives and the martyrdom of rescue personnel due to forest fire incidents. DC Buner, in response to a question posed by the Chief Secretary, briefed him on the possible impact of marble factories on the environment in the district.
During the briefing, Dr. Shahzad Khan Bangash was also briefed on issues and problems related to tourism in Swat and Shangla districts.The Chief Secretary was also apprised of the progress made so far since the rest houses were handed over to the Tourism Department for the promotion of tourism.