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Watch: Axing of tree in Malappuram takes a toll on score of birds
While the scene of the tree falling is already horrifying, the death of numerous birds as collateral damage makes it even more heartbreaking

We all know how significant role a single tree plays in our lives. Not only oxygen, but trees also give shelter to the birds. While the entire planet is joining hands to increase the number of trees and decorate our mother nature with more green covers, this footage will make you angry and heartbroken at the same time.Indian Forest Service Officer Parveen Kaswan has recently shared a clip on his personal Twitter where an earth mover can be seen axing a tree. As a result, scores of birds who made it their home, had to fly away.As soon as the clip arrived on the internet, it undoubtedly made the viewers outrageous.Questions have been aroused against the administration for doing nothing to these people who are harming nature for their own cause.While the scene of the tree falling is already horrifying, the death of numerous birds as collateral damage makes it even more heartbreaking. In the video, some of the birds can be seen fleeing and dead birds can be spotted lying by the road.The caption of the post read, “Everybody needs a house. How cruel we can become.” Since being uploaded, the clip has received over 6 lakh views so far. After witnessing it, users went on to slam the culprits behind this. They slammed the offenders brutally for the cruel act.A user asked for a strict rule to stop this kind of thing from happening.Another commenter highlighted the effect of cutting trees and reminded us, “Nature will teach a lesson.”A viewer got extremely emotional and noted, “This shouldn't be happening.”“Would have been so easy to scare them away first,” a person suggested.Here are some reactions from other disheartened users:https://twitter.com/fighter_toad/status/1565543896914210816According to the reports, the incident occurred close to VKP Angadi in Malappuram despite a loud protest by environmentalists against the cutting down of trees during the cormorant nesting season. The onlookers said that there are three more trees in the area.They urged the government to take the necessary action to safeguard the remaining birds. Kerala Forest Minister A K Saseendran condemned the tragedy and promised that the people will face harsh punishment.Read all the Latest News, Trending News, Cricket News, Bollywood News,India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
First Published:Sep 02, 2022, 18:12:05 IST
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