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Corruption and Deforestation: 24 IFS Officers Under Investigation in Chhattisgarh

In a shocking revelation, 31 complaints have been filed against 24 Indian Forest Service (IFS) officers in Chhattisgarh, with investigations underway.
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Raipur: Chhattisgarh, a state known for its vast tribal lands and rich forest resources, is currently grappling with an alarming wave of deforestation. While the state holds the third-largest forest cover in India, spanning over 56,000 square kilometers, a dark undercurrent of illegal activities is threatening its natural wealth.

In a shocking revelation, 31 complaints have been filed against 24 Indian Forest Service (IFS) 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 (EOW) and the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), 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.

These officers, serving in various districts as District Forest Officers (DFOs), were entrusted with the responsibility of curbing illegal forest activities. However, they have instead become the culprits, enabling illegal tree felling and contributing to wildlife exploitation.

Chhattisgarh’s rich forest cover is being ravaged, and the very officials meant to safeguard it have turned into the state’s biggest predators. As investigations continue, the focus remains on identifying which IFS officers have exploited their power and damaged the state’s forests.

This scandal has raised alarms about the state of forest governance and the need for stricter monitoring and accountability in Chhattisgarh. The state’s forest resources are now at a critical juncture, and the question remains: Who will protect the forests from those sworn to protect them?


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