Tripura Forest Minister Animesh Debbarma has proposed the formation of an intelligence unit within the forest department to enhance surveillance and combat timber smuggling. He announced the initiative during a motorcycle distribution event in Agartala while expressing dissatisfaction with irregularities in department operations. Debbarma emphasized rational resource utilization, compliance with official norms, and the need for armed personnel and a special task force to tackle smuggling activities effectively. Hierarchical reforms modeled after the Tripura Police Department are also being considered to strengthen the department’s efficiency.