IRS Officer, Wife Investigated Over Panna Tiger Reserve Construction

An IRS officer and his wife, a Supreme Court staffer, are being investigated by forest officials regarding construction near Panna Tiger Reserve.

Authorities suspect the building is a hotel or resort, but the couple claims it's their private residence.

Forest officials found a saw machine during a site visit and issued notices after a wildlife activist filed a complaint.

The couple asserts the land was legally converted for residential use and that their house is a planned retirement home.

They've denied any wrongdoing and claim the saw machine was not in use.

The forest department is examining whether the construction adheres to the strict regulations of the eco-sensitive zone.