Protests have forced the State government to suspend GO 49, which proposed a tiger reserve in Asifabad. Tribals allege it was issued without consultation and intended to evict them. They demand its withdrawal, citing delays in rehabilitation and compensation
The GO sought to convert 1.49 lakh hectares into a tiger reserve across Kumram Bheem-Asifabad district as part of the proposed expansion of Kawal Tiger Corridor
Commercial activity came to a standstill in Adilabad, Nirmal, Asifabad and Mancherial on Monday as Tudum Debba led a bandh opposing GO 49, which notifies the Kumram Bheem Conservation Reserve. Left parties also extended support, alleging tribal displacement
