Aboriginal tribals from nearly 20 villages in Adilabad district gathered at Vadgaon in Indervelli mandal on Sunday to worship the Gajjal deity, seeking relief from a prolonged dry spell.
Adivasis in Adilabad marked the 45th anniversary of the Indervelli firing incident by paying tributes to martyrs. Families of victims sought government support, including jobs and financial aid, stating that promises made to them remain unfulfilled
Tribals from Kumram Bheem Colony staged a sit-in protest outside the SP’s office, alleging threats and harassment by five individuals, including a lawyer and a policeman. They demanded police action under the SC/ST Act over an alleged land dispute.
Tribal villagers in Adilabad continue to suffer isolation due to the absence of bridges across streams, often risking lives during medical emergencies and monsoons. Officials said proposals have been sent to construct 20 high-level bridges across the district
