Forest Violations in Kerala's Chalakudy Division Under Central Scrutiny

Environmental groups raised concerns over alleged unauthorized tree marking and felling in Kerala's Chalakudy Forest Division for a proposed solar fencing project.

The Animals and Nature Ethics Community Trust filed complaints with the Supreme Court-constituted Central Empowered Committee regarding potential ecological impacts on elephant corridors.

The committee directed the State Forest Department and the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau to jointly submit a formal response to the irregularities.