Mandya: Mandya Superintendent of Police (SP) Dr. Ashwini has landed in controversy for felling 11 Ashoka trees grown in the premises of her official residence, without seeking permission from the Forest Department. The Forest Department officials have registered a case in this regard.
Meanwhile, Forest officer Sridhar said that it is true that 11 trees have been axed and an investigation into this has begun. Permission from the Forest Department has to be taken before felling trees and if permission is not obtained a notice will be issued, he added.
