Trekkers fined for entering ‘protected forest area' in Dindigul district
Forest officials Kumaresan, Thilagaraja and others were on surveillance duty in Kaapukaadu area in Kannivadi forest, when they spotted a group of people on a trekking expedition. After inquiry, they imposed a fine of ₹4,500 on each person. It came to light that the trekkers were promised a day's trip for a distance of about 7 to 10 km inside the forest.
A senior officer said that two persons from Chennai and Erode were responsible for organising the trip. It was an offence to enter a protected area and further investigation was on into the incident.
The officials said that there were a large number of Indian Gaur, elephants and bison inside Kannivadi reserve forest and, occasionally, the wild animals entered human habitations in search of water.
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