05 November Tuesday

Mindless Cruelty : Minister Seeks Report On Tree Felling That Killed Birds On National Highway

Web Desk(Tvm)Updated: Friday Sep 2, 2022

Thiruvananthapuram : Minister PA Mohamed Riyas sought report on the tragic incident where young birds became hurled to death on the road below, when their nesting tree was felled for highway expansion works. The incident took place in Malappuram and the gruesome images  of helpless hatchlings flattening on the ground one after other,  is viralling on social media.

Since the construction works fall under the national jurisdiction, the minister has sought report from the National Highway Authority(NHA). The minister further requested  NHA to take stringent action against the concerned contractor.



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