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Khammam R&B Dept. Refutes Tree Cutting Allegations for CM’s Meeting
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 01 Aug 2026, 07:49 AM
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The Khammam Roads & Buildings Department has denied reports that it cut trees to clear space for a meeting of the Telangana Chief Minister.
The Khammam Roads and Buildings Department has officially denied claims that it felled trees to prepare a site for a meeting of the Telangana Chief Minister. The statement, released by the department’s spokesperson, clarified that no tree‑cutting activity was carried out under its authority and that no permission was granted for such work.
The allegations surfaced after local residents reported that several trees had been removed from a public area in Khammam. According to the department, any clearing that may have taken place was performed by a different agency and was not sanctioned by the R&B office.
The Telangana Today report, which prompted the clarification, highlighted the controversy surrounding the meeting’s venue. The R&B department’s denial aims to dispel concerns about environmental damage linked to the event.
No further details have been released regarding the source of the alleged tree cutting or the identity of the party that may have carried out the work. The department has urged the public to refer to official notices for accurate information.
The allegations surfaced after local residents reported that several trees had been removed from a public area in Khammam. According to the department, any clearing that may have taken place was performed by a different agency and was not sanctioned by the R&B office.
The Telangana Today report, which prompted the clarification, highlighted the controversy surrounding the meeting’s venue. The R&B department’s denial aims to dispel concerns about environmental damage linked to the event.
No further details have been released regarding the source of the alleged tree cutting or the identity of the party that may have carried out the work. The department has urged the public to refer to official notices for accurate information.