Disaster● ElevatedJul 19 · Jul 19, 2026, 7:22 PM

Geo-tagging of State’s forest locations opens the doors for trespassers

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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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