ANEC seeks CBI probe into tree-felling circular withdrawn within eight days

Kochi, Oct 17 (UNI) ANEC Trust has sought an independent, time-bound investigation, including a possible Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe, into a controversial tree-felling circular issued by the Forest Department on October 8 and reportedly withdrawn eight days later. The Animals and Nature Ethics Community Trust (ANEC), based in Ernakulam, has urged the Kerala government to constitute a Special Investigation Team (SIT), examine official records through digital forensics and conduct a comprehensive audit of tree-felling permissions and timber transportation during the period the circular remained in force. In a detailed representation submitted to the Chief Minister, Forests and Wildlife…