MP's Sagar: Deputy Ranger, Forest Guard Attacked With Stones And Sticks While Stopping Cultivation On Forest Land In Shahgarh; 3 Booked

In Shahgarh area of Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh, a deputy ranger and a forest guard were attacked with stones and sticks while attempting to stop illegal cultivation on forest land late on Sunday night. The incident occurred when the forest team, comprising deputy ranger Shailendra Tiwari and forest guard Narayan Palia, arrived at the scene upon receiving information about the unlawful activity.

Hariram, a resident of Neemadi and one of the two sons of Hariram, was driving the tractor during the attack. He tried to run over the forest team with the tractor, but unfortunately, Hariram himself was crushed under the wheels of the vehicle, resulting in his injury. Following the attack, both of Hariram's sons resorted to blaming the forest team and retaliated by throwing stones and sticks at them.

Deputy ranger Shailendra Tiwari and forest guard Narayan Palia were both injured during the confrontation and were subsequently rushed to the hospital for treatment. Hariram himself was also taken to the hospital for medical attention.

The investigation into the matter is currently underway, with law enforcement officials actively hunting for Hariram's two sons who are suspects in the attack.