Raipur, Apr 05: In a shocking revelation, 31 complaints have been filed against 24 Indian Forest Service Officers in Chhattisgarh, with investigations underway.
These officers, who are supposed to protect the state’s forest wealth, have instead been accused of deforestation, smuggling wildlife remains, and accumulating illegal wealth through corruption.
The cases, being investigated by the Economic Offenses Wing and the Anti-Corruption Bureau, detail the involvement of these officers in facilitating illegal logging, wildlife hunting, and using their positions for personal gain.
Their wealth, far surpassing their official income, raises serious concerns about the widespread corruption in the state’s forest management system.
As investigations continue, the focus remains on identifying which IFS officers have exploited their power and damaged the state’s forests.
More reports awaited.
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