At least 30 trees have been chopped along the railway track near Kukkarahalli Lake in Mysuru, according to Range Forest Officer and Mysuru Tree Officer, Mohammed Zeeshan. He stated that the trees appear to have been cut two days ago, and the Forest Department will issue a notice to Railway officials to determine the exact number of trees cut and the purpose behind it. Once a response is received, they will obtain permission from the Judge and file a First Information Report. Deputy Conservator of Forests, Mysuru Territorial division, K Paramesha, said that based on a complaint from environmentalists, the Range Forest Officer has visited the site and found that the trees were cut without permission, despite being on Railway property.
Railway officials claimed that the trees were cut as a precautionary measure ahead of the South West Monsoon to ensure rail and public safety, citing the electrification of the track and the potential disruption to the entire Mysuru division if a tree were to fall. However, environmentalist Shailajesha alleged that around 100 trees and branches of several trees were cut along the railway lane near Kukkarahalli Lake. Parashuramegowda of Parisarakkaagi Naavu stated that they will visit the site to assess the number of trees chopped, their age, and species, and then formally lodge a complaint with the Forest Department.