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Fifty-five trees cut down at night for billboard visibility in Nashik

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Six people were arrested in Nashik for illegally cutting down 55 trees to improve visibility for commercial billboards.

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  • Authorities in Nashik arrested six individuals after 55 trees were illegally cut down overnight along Gangapur Road.
  • Preliminary investigations suggest the trees were removed because they obstructed the view of commercial advertising billboards.
  • The suspects allegedly accepted 10,000 rupees to carry out the act, which has prompted legal action under environmental and public property protection laws.

What to watch next

  • The ongoing investigation into who authorized the tree removal.
  • The role of other individuals potentially involved in the operation.
  • Further legal developments as the case proceeds from police custody.

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Named India · Nashik Municipal Corporation · Abhimanyu Khairnar · Gangapur Police Station · Machhindra Deshmukh · Monica Raut · Shrikant Irnak

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