The National Green Tribunal stopped Assam from using 1,600 forest guards for election duty. This is the first time such a large number of forest staff were to be used for elections.

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Assam Forest Guards Not Used for Elections After NGT Order on April 2

The National Green Tribunal stopped Assam from using 1,600 forest guards for election duty on April 2, fearing harm to forests and wildlife.

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