Public Outrage Erupts Over Illegal Felling of 1,200 Trees for Waterway Project |

The inland navigation department in Thiruvananthapuram allegedly cut down 1,200 trees illegally for a waterway project, causing outrage among local residents. The trees, including oak, acacia, and mango varieties, were reportedly removed without proper approval from the forest department. Residents claim that standard procedures for tree felling were ignored, and they plan to file a complaint with the forest department. The director of the navigation department denies the allegations, stating that most of the trees were legally valued before being cut down. The controversy highlights concerns over environmental protocols and the need for accountability in such projects.