Reports of tree felling in south Delhi

Several South Delhi residents have complained to the city authorities that trees in their colonies are illegally being lopped and chopped. HT reports.

Several South Delhi residents have complained to the city authorities that trees in their colonies are illegally being lopped and chopped.

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"Some people chopped a 15-ft Neem tree in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Park in Jangpura Extension on Monday night. We have reported the matter to the police, South Delhi MCD and the forest department," said a resident.

"Earlier, a Maulshree tree was chopped and its leaves were burnt. We had reported the matter to the authorities but no action was taken," she said.