CBI Begins Probe into Illegal Felling of 6,000 Trees at Pakhro Tiger Safari Zone

Dehradun resident Anu Pant had filed a public interest petition in the High Court. The petitioner told the court that several reports regarding the illegal felling of 6,000 trees in Corbett were placed before the court.

The CBI is investigating the case on the directions of the Nainital High Court. Earlier, the High Court had taken a tough stand on the illegal construction and felling of more than 6,000 trees during the construction of Pakhro Tiger Safari in the Corbett tiger reserve area. The High Court had asked the government why the case should not be investigated by the CBI.

So far, investigations by eight agencies have revealed irregularities in the construction of the pakhro tiger safari and other tourist facilities at Jim Corbett. More trees were cut than the number permitted, and all kinds of construction were carried out without proper documented and administrative approval. Boundary walls and buildings were also constructed in the national park.

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