Indian court investigates massive tree cutting for a religious route in Uttar Pradesh.

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) in India found that over 17,600 trees were cut for the Kanwar Yatra route in Uttar Pradesh. The NGT is reviewing if the tree felling complied with the UP Protection of Trees Act and has asked for satellite imagery to assess environmental impact. The state must file an affidavit on the tree cutting and the case is set for further hearing on November 25.

November 10, 2024
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