Deul Park Deer Fed Outside Food Despite Ban; Forest Dept Alarmed

• Tourists at Deul Park are violating a ban by feeding outside food to over a hundred spotted deer, raising concerns for the Forest Department.
• The existing ban notice, written only in Bengali, is often ignored by non-Bengali tourists and some locals.
• Increased tourist footfall due to a new paved road in Garh Jungle heightens fears of environmental disturbance and wildlife health issues.
• Durgapur Range Officer Sudip Bandyopadhyay announced plans for multi-language warnings (Hindi, English, Bengali) and increased surveillance.
• Deer will be moved to a safe corridor for viewing, ensuring their protection while allowing tourists to observe them.

Why It Matters: Forest department to act on tourists feeding deer outside food at Deul Park, enhance warnings.