The Uttarakhand forest department has taken action against two office-bearers of the temple committee for allowing wedding preparations for Khajan Dass, a state cabinet minister, in the core zone of Rajaji Tiger Reserve. The wedding was planned at Sureshwari Devi Temple in the Haridwar range, but after photos and videos of the elaborate setup circulated on social media, the forest department dismantled the arrangements. Following this, a case was registered under the Wildlife Protection Act. Minister Khajan Dass, who oversees social welfare and minority affairs, dismissed the controversy as politically motivated, claiming he had informed forest officials and secured the temple committee's consent. However, forest officials stated that no permission was sought for such an event. A probe is now underway to investigate how the preparations were allowed and to determine any negligence by forest staff. The temple operates under strict regulations to protect wildlife, and violations can lead to penalties under the Wildlife Protection Act.