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**Summary:**

Three individuals from Virudhunagar district were fined ₹50,000 each for trespassing in a restricted forest area near Old Courtallam. They used fake lawyer IDs to bypass a checkpoint. Authorities are investigating the fake ID usage and plan to replace polluting auto-rickshaws with electric vehicles in the area.

**News Article:**

**Trio Fined ₹1.5 Lakh for Trespassing in Courtallam Forest with Fake IDs**

**TENKASI, INDIA – October 12, 2025** – Three men from Virudhunagar district are facing hefty fines and a police investigation after attempting to enter a restricted forest area near Old Courtallam on Saturday, October 11, 2025, using fraudulent identification.

Vinoth Kumar from Aruppukottai, and Raji and Lingeswaran from Rajapalayam, were apprehended after attempting to drive past a check post near the Pasupathaperikulam along Old Courtallam Road, claiming to be government lawyers. Private vehicles are prohibited beyond this point, with only authorized auto-rickshaws permitted for transport within the area.

According to forest officials, the men presented what appeared to be fake government lawyer identity cards to gain entry. When challenged, they allegedly obstructed the officials and proceeded into the restricted zone.

Acting on the orders of District Forest Officer R. Rajmohan, forest officials launched an inquiry. The investigation confirmed the use of fake credentials to bypass the check post and enter the protected reserve forest. The three were each fined ₹50,000, totaling ₹1.5 lakh.

“The case regarding the use of these fake identity cards has been transferred to the Courtallam police for further investigation,” confirmed Mr. Rajmohan. He also announced plans to eliminate the current auto-rickshaw service operating between the check post and the forest area in an effort to reduce pollution. “We will be introducing electric vehicles in their place to ensure a cleaner environment for the forest,” he added.

The incident highlights ongoing concerns about access control and environmental protection in the ecologically sensitive Courtallam region.

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