Highly placed sources said deputy conservator of forests (DyCF) Praveen Wasudeo in environment minister Jairam Ramesh's office has been asked to look into the matter. On Thursday morning, Wasudeo will probe the lapses that led to massive felling in Mansinghdeo. He will also hold talks with the territorial, wildlife wing and FDCM officials. On Friday, he will pay a visit to the Mansinghdeo Sanctuary and areas of Nagpur Forest Division where felling took place.
Based on a TOI report, Ramesh ordered a probe into the serious violation of forest laws and sought a report. The FDCM and Nagpur Forest Division have already submitted their reports. However, as chief wildlife warden D C Pant was not available for comments, it could not be known whether the reports have been forwarded to the environment ministry or not. Read the full report here.
Source: Vijay Pinjarkar, TNN, Nagpur.
