Illicit timber seized from forest watcher's home in Thirthahalli
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Authorities seized illicit timber worth lakhs of rupees from the home of a forest watcher in Thirthahalli.
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- Forest authorities discovered a large collection of illegally felled timber at the residence of a forest watcher in Munduvalli village.
- The individual had also allegedly converted over ten acres of protected forest land into a private plantation.
- Villagers have demanded action against the forest watcher and an official suspected of complicity.
- This illegal operation highlights issues of corruption and land encroachment in the reserve forest.
What to watch next
- Ongoing investigation into the alleged involvement of the forest official
- Official action against the accused forest watcher
- Follow-up regarding the encroachment of forest land in Munduvalli village
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NamedIndia · Munduvalli · Shivamogga · Thirthahalli · Harish Naik · Philip D'Souza
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