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There are 12 accused in the case, including the Augustine brothers – Roji, Anto and Josekutti.
A massive protest, led by former LDF minister M M Mani, was held in Chinnakanal on Monday.
A total of 32 students and two teachers from Clappana school in Karunagapppally stranded inside the forest.
The Forest Department has argued that the region, including the catchment area of the Anayirankal reservoir, serves as the habitat for elephants and other wild animals.
Water Resources Minister Roshy Augustine said that the Irrigation Department had been planning to buy a new boat for its officials since the water was allegedly released by Tamil Nadu from Mullaperiyar dam without prior warning in November 2021.
Rescuers first drained the well using a motor before lifiting onto the net.
They were injured when they tried to block a speeding car at the Periya Forest Range
The forest department has summoned the duo that trespassed onto forest land and performed the reckless act.
Forest officials said the leopard, too weak to hunt, could have ventured out to the forest-fringe village in search of food.
The ‘Ayyan’ app can be used for any information and assistance on the traditional trekking path to the hill temple, besides medical emergencies, police, forest department, and the fire force.