Keralam Forest Minister, former IFS officer spar over Chinnakkanal issue
Prakriti Srivastava, Kerala’s Forest Minister and former IFS officer, has disputed the use of a letter she wrote that is being cited out of context. The controversy follows Shibu Baby John’s claim that the Chinnakkanal human‑elephant conflict is a man‑made problem. Srivastava says the letter, which outlines conservation measures, was misrepresented, potentially skewing policy decisions.