Mysore/Mysuru, Sept. 11 -- The National Forest Martyrs Day, organised by the Forest Department, was observed with solemnity this morning at Late Venkataswamy Park, located in front of Aranya Bhavan, Ashokapuram in city.

Addressing the gathering, Mysuru Deputy Commissioner (DC) G. Lakshmikanth Reddy highlighted the crucial role played by Forest Department personnel in safeguarding forests and wildlife.

He noted that they work under challenging and often dangerous conditions, protecting wildlife from poaching, preventing forest fires, curbing illegal logging and stopping encroachments.

"The sacrifices of forest martyrs must never be forgotten. They laid down their lives in the line of duty to protect our natural resources," he said, payi...