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Crime
Khandwa: Forest Dept Team Attacked by Encroachers, Stones and Sticks Thrown
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 28 Jun 2026, 03:30 PM
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A team from the Forest Department in Khandwa faced an assault from encroachers who reportedly hurled stones and sticks, with assistance reportedly delayed.
In Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, a team of forest officials was subjected to an attack by individuals involved in encroachment activities. The attackers allegedly used stones and sticks against the department personnel.
The incident reportedly saw the forest team facing significant resistance and violence from the encroachers. Information suggests that help or reinforcement for the forest team was not immediately available, with a delay of approximately two hours.
Further details regarding the specific location within Khandwa, the number of personnel involved on both sides, and the extent of any injuries are awaited. The attack highlights the challenges faced by forest departments in enforcing regulations against land encroachment.
The incident reportedly saw the forest team facing significant resistance and violence from the encroachers. Information suggests that help or reinforcement for the forest team was not immediately available, with a delay of approximately two hours.
Further details regarding the specific location within Khandwa, the number of personnel involved on both sides, and the extent of any injuries are awaited. The attack highlights the challenges faced by forest departments in enforcing regulations against land encroachment.