Dharmasthala: Action will be taken if burials in reserved forest proven, says Eshwar Khandre
Bengaluru: Forest, Ecology and Environment Minister Eshwar B. Khandre on Wednesday said that if the Special Investigation Team (SIT) confirms reports of illegal burials inside reserved forest areas, strict action will be taken under the Forest Conservation Act.
Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru, the minister made it clear that no non-forest activities are allowed in reserved forests. “If forest land is to be used for development projects or for public purposes, clearance under the Forest Conservation Act (FC) is mandatory,” he explained.
He further stated that if the SIT establishes that bodies were illegally buried in forest areas, the government will take legal action as per the provisions of the law.
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Couple, son 'hacked' to death over witchcraft suspicion in Jharkhand's Palamu
Medininagar (PTI): A couple and their 18-year-old son were allegedly hacked to death over suspicion of practising witchcraft in Jharkhand's Palamu, police said on Sunday.
Their minor daughter was also injured in the attack late on Saturday, a police officer said.
The bodies were recovered from their house on Sunday in Panki police station area, he said.
“Initial investigation suggests that the case is related to witchcraft suspicion,” Manoj Kumar Jha, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Lesliganj told PTI.
A manhunt is on to nab the culprits, Jha said.
The girl suffered severe injuries and has been admitted to a government hospital, he said.
The deceased have been identified as Vijay Bhuiyan (45), his wife Kalia Devi (40), and their son Chotu Bhuiyan.
The bodies have been sent to Medinirai Medical College and Hospital (MMCH) for post-mortem examination.
