India | Construction of 6 resorts near Pench Tiger reserves stopped

BHOPAL: Construction of six new resorts near Pench Tiger Reserve (PTR) in Seoni district has been put to halt following notice from the district collector.

One of these resorts which is located very close to the tiger reserve belongs to an influential BJP leader, say sources. Most of these properties are in Khurai thehsil at Awardhani village, Duria, Jamuntola and Telia villages.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/madhya-pradesh-construction-of-6-resorts-near-pench-tiger-reserve-stayed/articleshow/84625676.cms

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