IFS officer requests people to ‘behave like animals’ in forests. Here’s why | Trending

Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Parween Kaswan took to X to share pictures from a cleanliness drive initiated a range officer. He even requested people to ‘behave like animals’ when visiting forests. Wondering why? Well, because animals do not leave any trash behind. Dukchen Bhutia (left) collecting trash thrown away tours with her team. (X/@ParveenKaswan) “Dukchen Bhutia is our range officer. She went to the field with a group. Found a lot of trash thrown tours and decided to collect it all. She is showing the way,” wrote Kaswan while sharing two photos on X. The pictures show Dukchen Bhutia and her team collecting trash thrown people in a mountainous area. Wrap up the year gone & gear up for 2024 with HT! Click here In his tweet, Kaswan also gave an important piece of advice, “In a forest, behave like animals, they don’t spread trash.” Take a look at the pictures below: The tweet, since being shared a day ago, has garnered over 51,000 views. Many even retweeted the post shared Kaswan and dropped their thoughts in the comments section. Check out a few reactions here:“Sir, I even saw people throwing ba diapers from moving cars in the mountains though there were trash cans at every turn point. We can’t do anything till people realise not to throw trash here and there!” expressed an individual. Another added, “It all starts at home, society and school. It’s sad watching such behaviour.” “There should be fines for violators and mandatory fees for environmental protection/clean up which should be used to keep forests clean,” posted a third. A fourth shared, “Well said, sir. Leave only footprints behind.” “Kudos to Dukchen Bhutia, our eco-warrior in green! This act isn’t just about picking up trash; it’s a call to action for all of us to embody the prine spirit of the wild. In the forest, let’s only leave footprints and take memories,” commented a fifth. Have you ever witnessed people littering in tour areas? Have you ever discouraged people from disposing of trash outside of bins? Unlock a world of Benefits with HT! From insightful newsletters to real-time news alerts and a personalized news feed – it’s all here, just a click away! -Login Now! ABOUT THE AUTHOR Arfa Javaid is a journal working with the Hindustan Times’ Delhi team. She covers trending topics, human interest stories, and viral content online. …view detail