Judicial intervention halts order: NGT stays Assam govt's diversion of forest staff for polls; Court highlights risks to biodiversity and conservation efforts
In a significant turn of events, the National Green Tribunal has put a stop to Assam's plans to assign 1,600 forest protection personnel to election-related duties. Environmental advocates have expressed deep concerns, warning that this decision could put tiger reserves and other protected areas at serious risk, exposing them to threats like poaching and illegal logging activities.