Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday handed over to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) the probe into the significant accumulation of logs in the Pandoh Dam. This accumulation occurred following last week's devastating flash floods in Mandi and has subsequently led to serious allegations of illegal tree felling, reported news agency PTI.

A spokesperson for the state government issued a statement confirming the Chief Minister's directive: "The state government has taken serious cognisance regarding the matter and would bring to light the possible reasons behind the accumulation of wood in such a large quantity and the government under the directions of the chief minister has now decided for the CID inquiry into the matter." 

Meanwhile, this move signals the government's intent to investigate the incident and identify any wrongdoing.