SC concerned over illegal cutting of trees
On a petition related to flood and rain in Himachal Pradesh, the Supreme Court has issued notice to the Center and the state. The Supreme Court expressed serious concern over rain and floods and said that illegal cutting of trees is taking place in the mountains. Citing a video of a large number of wood in the flood waters in Himachal Pradesh, the Supreme Court said that this is a very serious issue.
Significantly, after heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh, a large number of wood was swept away in the Ravi river, which was pointing to illegal cutting. Earlier, in the month of June, a large number of wood was swept away in the Beas river. Which raised serious questions on illegal harvesting on the mountains.
