# Kerala Forests Crack Down on Illicit Geo-Tagging

- Topic: india
- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 2026-08-02
- Original: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/forest-department-starts-collating-all-illegally-geo-tagged-locations-in-kerala-forests/article71297307.ece
- Language: en
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The Kerala Forest Department is taking steps to identify and remove illegally geo-tagged locations in the state's forests. This move aims to prevent unlawful entry into protected areas and mitigate human-wildlife conflicts.

## Key takeaways

- The Forest Department is collating a list of illegally geo-tagged locations in Kerala's forests.
- The department plans to submit the list to online map agencies and platforms, seeking removal of these locations.
- Strict action will be taken against individuals who uploaded these locations, putting humans and wildlife at risk.

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