Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:06am on 02 Apr 2025,Wednesday India
Bulldozers razed 400 acres of the University of Hyderabad’s forest at midnight, despite student protests and a pending court case. The Telangana government plans to sell the land, threatening the ecosystem, including the ancient Mushroom Rocks. As trees fell, peacocks’ cries echoed through the night, symbolizing the destruction of a habitat that houses 734 plant and 220 bird species. Environmentalists and students condemned the move as “eco-terror.” Protests erupted on campus, demanding an immediate halt to deforestation. “This is a crime against nature,” said a student activist, urging authorities to reconsider the irreversible environmental damage. (PC: X/Khimaanshu)
