Forest Department Clash in Panna: 5 Injured

Five forest department employees were injured after over 50 people, including women, attacked them with sticks for preventing cattle grazing on a plantation in Panna, Madhya Pradesh. The incident occurred when cattle-rearers, who had been previously stopped, breached a wire-fenced area. A case has been registered.

Five forest department employees suffered injuries after being attacked by over 50 individuals, including women, in Panna city, Madhya Pradesh. The attack occurred as the employees attempted to prevent cattle grazing on a plantation.

Sub Divisional Officer (SDO) of Forests, Krishna Maravi, confirmed the incident, which took place on Monday. Despite the area being fenced, cattle-rearers managed to gain entry and have been previously stopped for causing similar damage.

The affected forest department employees are receiving treatment at Panna district hospital. Kotwali police have registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), as stated by the police station in-charge, Rohit Mishra.

(With inputs from agencies.)