Forest department files new chargesheet in Muttil tree felling case
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The Kerala Forest Department has filed a new chargesheet in the Muttil tree felling case after a previous submission was rejected by the court for lacking clarity.
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- The Kerala Forest Department submitted a revised chargesheet to the Sultan Bathery Judicial First Class Magistrate Court.
- The court had previously rejected the document because it failed to clarify if the trees were cut from forest land.
- This case involves the seizure of 54 rosewood logs linked to a large-scale illegal logging operation that occurred in Muttil South village in 2021.
- The prosecution charges the seven accused under forest and biodiversity laws.
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- The court is expected to consider the new chargesheet on Saturday.
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NamedIndia · Malabar Timber Industries · Reporter TV · Anto Augustine · Josukutty Augustine · Kerala Forest Department · Roji Augustine · Sultan Bathery Judicial First Class Magistrate Court · Wayanad
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