Probe ordered into encroachment of forest land by Former minister Peddireddy in Chittoor

By our Special Correspondent

Deputy Chief Minister K Pawan Kalyan has ordered a probe into the alleged encroachment of forest land by former minister Peddireddy Ramachandra Reddy and his family members at Mangampet village in Chittoor district.

Holding a review meeting on Wednesday, Pawan Kalyan directed the Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (PCCF) to investigate the matter on a priority basis, and submit a report at the earliest. It was alleged that the former minister encroached the land and destroyed the forest area, besides tampering with land records.