Strictly handle and rectify deforestation in Nghe An

On the afternoon of April 27, comrade Nguyen Van Thong - Standing Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee chaired the April meeting of the Internal Affairs bloc. Attending were comrade Le Hong Vinh - Member of the Standing Committee, Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee and representatives of relevant departments, branches and units.

Recommend early detection and strict handling

One of the opinions that the departments and branches are interested in proposing to rectify is the situation.deforestationillegal. RepresentativeInternal Affairs CommitteeThe Provincial Party Committee requested departments and branches to continue to strictly handle discovered cases of illegal deforestation and to increase information gathering to prevent this situation.

Comrade Nguyen Van Thong chaired the conference. Photo: Hoai Thu

Branch RepresentativeForest rangersThe province said that in March 2022, the Forest Ranger force coordinated with local authorities and internal affairs sectors to discover 70 cases of illegal deforestation, most of which were caused by people. A representative of the Forest Ranger Sub-Department explained that one of the reasons for the increase in deforestation in recent times was the large number of people returning to their localities due to the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic. People returning to avoid the epidemic, especially in localities with large forest areas, most of them had no jobs, so many people cut down forests to make a living. In addition, the number of Forest Ranger officers is still small, and support tools and equipment do not meet work requirements, affecting the effectiveness of patrolling, controlling and protecting forests.

In addition to deforestation, there were also a number of security issues that needed attention this month, such as difficulties and obstacles in compensation and site clearance for major provincial and national projects. The posting and sharing of provocative and untrue articles on social networks still occurred.

There were 60 cases of crimes against social order, resulting in 1 death, 14 injuries, and property damage worth nearly 1.8 billion VND. Notably, crimes against property (such as theft, robbery, snatching, extortion,CheatProperty appropriation...) has shown signs of increasing (accounting for 80% of the crime structure). The reason is partly due to people's difficult lives, affected by the Covid-19 epidemic and the authorities have increased their attacks on crime.

Nghi Loc Protective Forest Management Board inventories and monitors the area of ​​forest and timber that has been converted for the construction of the North-South Expressway through the area. Photo courtesy of Nguyen Hai

Besides, the authorities also discovered and handled 75 cases and 430 subjects.gamble, collected more than 1 billion VND; compared to the previous month, there were 24 more cases and 114 defendants. Entering the hot season, there were 10 large and small fires in the province, although they did not cause any human casualties, and property damage of about 80 million VND, an increase of 6 cases compared to the previous month.

Do not let "hot" spots arise

Evaluating the activities of the agencies in the bloc, in the past time, the sectors have well organized and implemented their tasks according to the unit's plan and the tasks assigned by the Provincial Party Standing Committee. The armed forces strictly maintained combat readiness; political security and social order and safety in the area were ensured. Preparation workdefense zone drillsProvinces, districts and cities ensure progress.

The authorities have resolutely and synchronously deployed measures in crime prevention and control, detecting and arresting many subjects and cases related to gambling organization, drug crimes, environmental crimes and violations... A number of cases and cases under the supervision of the Provincial Party Standing Committee and of public concern have been focused on by the sectors to direct and resolve.

However, there are still some issues that need attention such as the crime situation and law violations in the month generally increased compared to the previous month; some potentially complicated complaints among the people related to the implementation of the Vinh Hang Ecological Cemetery Park Construction Project in Hung Tay Commune, Hung Nguyen; people's protests related to the opening of residential roads to serve the construction of the Hemaraj Nghi Loc Industrial Park project...

Delegates expressed their opinions at the conference. Photo: Hoai Thu

Assigning tasks for May 2022, the conference requested Party committees and authorities at all levels to focus on leadership and direction to ensure national security and social order and safety in the area. Effectively resolve complicated issues, especially complaints from the people. Focus on handling and effectively resolving complicated issues arising right at the grassroots level, not allowing hot spots to arise.

Coordinate with local Party committees and authorities to strictly control the sea routes, border areas, especially trails and openings to prevent illegal entry, and strictly handle violations. Strengthen coordination and resolutely implement measures on fire prevention and fighting during the dry season; promote measures to prevent drowning during the hot season.

Localities continue to effectively implement Regulation No. 11-QD/TW, dated February 18, 2013 of the Politburo on the responsibilities of Party committee heads inpublic reception, directly dialogue with citizens and handle citizens' feedback and recommendations. Focus on resolving cases and lawsuits that have been directed by the Provincial Party Standing Committee at monthly meetings and promptly report cases to the Provincial Party Standing Committee according to regulations.