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- Unregulated stone extraction is occurring at Rishi Betta and Gowri Betta, hills located within the eco-sensitive zone of the Bandipur Tiger Reserve.
- Villagers and activists report that quarrying is taking place near a Rama Temple and disturbing local wildlife.
- While authorities acknowledge the activities are in the eco-sensitive zone, they dispute the claim that the site is within the core reserve boundaries.
- These activities continue despite reported concerns about the potential damage to the hills and the nearby religious site.
What to watch next
- Actions taken by revenue and mines and geology officials regarding the illegal extraction
- Impact of ongoing quarrying on the structural integrity of the Rama Temple
- Resolution of the jurisdictional dispute over the classification of Rishi Betta and Gowri Betta
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Tiger Reserve officials
officials
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“It is not part of the Reserve however it falls under the eco-sensitive zone of the Reserve which falls close to the Reserve boundary in Jayalakshmipura and Shivapura.”
In the article
…to it. Villagers and a wildlife activist allege the extraction of boulders are from Rishi Betta and Gowri Betta and they claimed both the Hills to be part of Bandipur Tiger Reserve but Tiger Reserve officials stated “ It is not part of the Reserve however it falls under the eco-sensitive zone of the Reserve which falls close to the Reserve boundary in Jayalakshmipura and Shivapura. ” An official source told Deccan Chronicle on Wednesday the stone extraction has been going on without any permission from officials concerned on government land and claimed the extraction of boulders has been done…
forest officer
forest officer attached to Bandipur Tiger Reserve
1 quote · 1 outlet
“It is for the revenue and mines and geology officials to act even if it is in the eco-sensitive zone.”
In the article
…hill, Jayalakshmipura and the activists enquired with the locals to find out the extraction of boulders had come to a halt for some time but again resumed. A forest officer attached to Bandipur Tiger Reserve stated “ It is for the revenue and mines and geology officials to act even if it is in the eco-sensitive zone. ”…
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Named India · Bandipur Tiger Reserve · Jayalakshmipura · Rama Temple · Shivapura
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