Mysore/Mysuru, Nov. 5 -- Farmer leader and member of Save Kabini, Honnur Prakash has accused officials of buckling under the pressure of influential persons, thus paving way for the mushrooming of 28 resorts and homestays in the forests of H.D. Kote and Sargur, thus driving out the panicky wild animals towards human dwellings.

Addressing media persons at Patrakarthara Bhavan in city yesterday, Prakash said, following the construction of resorts in forest areas, the eco-sensitive areas are facing a threat. The resorts belong to influential persons and a complaint in this regard has been submitted to authorities concerned.

In the wake of recent tiger attacks, Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre assured to take action against illegal constructi...