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⬤ CRITICAL 19 Jul 2026, 14:39 UTC

Geo-tagging of forest locations raises concerns over trespassing

Forest department flags 23 Google Maps listings inside reserve forests in Kozhikode as misleading; officials say unauthorised map pins and uploaded photographs are encouraging illegal entry into protected areas; DFO seeks removal of the listings, warning of trespassing, public safety risks and human-wildlife conflict
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