Forests Minister Shibu Baby John has alleged significant irregularities and high-level corruption in the Muttil tree-felling case. He stated that the incident involves more than just unauthorized tree cutting and necessitates a detailed investigation into a potential conspiracy.
The Minister indicated that a government order issued by senior bureaucrat A. Jayathilak will be examined. According to the Minister, this directive was exploited for widespread timber looting. Although the order was later revoked, its cancellation was officially published after a 75-day delay. This period allowed for a large number of trees to be felled and transported.
Minister John assured that the government is committed to a thorough investigation into all facets of the scam to identify those responsible for orchestrating the operation. He added that while full details are still emerging, the government will adopt a firm approach.
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Source: thehindu.com
