Distt Floriculture Officer Anantnag Denies Allegations of Illegal Tree Felling in Rani Bagh

Anantnag, Feb 27: The District Floriculture Officer Anantnag has dismissed reports circulating on various media platforms regarding alleged illegal tree felling in Rani Bagh Park.

In an official statement, the concerned officer clarified, “Misleading information is being spread about alleged illegal felling of trees in Rani Bagh, Anantnag. This claim is factually incorrect and baseless.”

The official emphasized that only the pruning of dried and hazardous branches of old Chinar trees was conducted with due authorization to ensure public safety.

Furthermore, an open auction was held on January 09, 2025, under the supervision of the District Floriculture Officer. The process was carried out transparently and in strict compliance with regulations.

The public has been urged to refrain from spreading unverified information and to seek clarification from the relevant authorities before sharing such claims, the statement added.