DFO transfer raises questions over 657.87-hectare forest land encroachment probe in Kerala

Nilambur (Kerala), Sep 20 (UNI) The transfer of Nilambur North Divisional Forest Officer P. Dhaneesh Kumar has raised questions as a special investigation into the alleged encroachment of 657.8708 hectares of forest land in the division is reportedly at a crucial stage. Dhaneesh Kumar was transferred from the post and K.K. Sunilkumar appointed as the new DFO. According to reports, the transfer order was issued while Dhaneesh Kumar was attending official training in Dehradun. He was expected to return after completing the training in October. The transfer has drawn attention as investigations are also underway into alleged forest land encroachments,…