Forest officials in Mancherial and Kagaznagar divisions are reportedly demoralized over remarks by Khanapur MLA Vedma Bojju and Sirpur (T) MLA Dr Palvai Harish Babu. Officials said criticism and alleged targeting were affecting their ability to enforce forest protection measures.
He warned that if the government failed to take action against the forest officials involved in the incident by November 4, he would launch agitation against the officials at the Sirpur Kagaznagar division office.
People from all walks of life, dressed in their best attire, gathered at special venues of the festival and witnessed the customary event Ravana dahanam, which symbolises victory of good over evil
