Shimla, June 28 -- Referring to the flash floods in Kullu that left the Pandoh dam in Mandi filled with wood logs and silt, All India Congress Committee (AICC) spokesperson and Theog MLA Kuldeep Singh Rathore has raised concerns about illegal deforestation and mining. "You have seen videos of tonnes of timber being washed away in rivers. Nature is providing evidence of the illegal deforestation taking place," said Rathore. "I urge the chief minister to immediately launch an inquiry. Who is behind this illegal logging? The forest department has failed in its duties, and accountability must be fixed," said Rathore. "In the past few days, several areas in the state have witnessed massive cloudbursts and landslides. At least six people have died, and several others are missing. Even before we recover from one disaster, another hits us. This continuous setback is impacting development," Rathore said. "Whether it's the previous government or the present one, illegal mining and logging are continuing. These activities are responsible for the devastation we are witnessing today," said Rathore while pointing out that even in 2023, similar logs were swept away in the Bhakra River, causing massive damage. "In 2023, we saw massive floods in the former CM's constituency too. Now is the time to act decisively," Rathore added. Rathore also said that keeping in mind the intensity of rain and active monsoon, a meeting was conducted recently with the horticulture department and the district administration to keep all roads clear ahead of the apple fruit crop transportation....