No cheetah info: MP first cited national security, now it’s international ties

The Madhya Pradesh forest department upheld its decision to withhold information about ‘Project Cheetah’ due to national security concerns, citing Section 8(1)(a) of the RTI Act. Activist Ajay Dubey’s request for details was denied, with officials emphasizing the project’s sensitive nature and international collaboration aspects. Dubey has since filed a first appeal application.