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The people of Bison Valley at the foothills of Chokramudi hills are protesting against construction activities carried out by land buyers on these ecologically sensitive slopes, home to the endangered Neelakurinji and the Nilgiri tahr
A government-appointed SIT has uncovered widespread land grab, allegedly facilitated by some officials of the Revenue department.
While the government awaits a review of land records, it has promised action against the encroachers
Bison Valley
Bison valley is a village in Udumbanchola Taluk in the Idukki district of Kerala
Bison valley is situated at around 914 metres (3000 ft) above mean sea level, in the Western Ghats range of mountains.
The Valley is situated near the Sholayar Dam.
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