Nagarahole fire caused by NGOs, says Manjunath
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08/04/1999
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Deccan Herald (Bangalore)
Forest Minister D Manjunath today said the reports about the devastation caused by a recent fire in Nagarahole reserve forests were highly exaggereated and accused some of the non-governmental organisations of setting the forest on fire in order to stall the government's efforts to rehabilitate tribals in the region.