Encroachment hits ecology of Sonai-Rupai sanctuary
The Sonai-Rupai sanctuary is facing serious threat as the forest department of Arunachal Pradesh government has encroached upon a large area in Kamengbari of Assam-Arunachal border area. Likewise, the sanctuary that covers a total area of 220 sq.km have been encroached upon by people coming from various districts of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. It may be noted that the Sonai-Rupai sanctuary which is famous for its different kinds of valuable trees and wildlife is situated on the north bank and in the downhill of Arunachal Pradesh.