A forest range officer in Nirmal district has been booked under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act for allegedly abusing a tribal farmer. Police also registered a separate case against 17 tribals for attacking the officer’s office, damaging property, and confining staff.
The NHRC has ordered an inquiry into the alleged caste-based abuse and assault of tribal youth Sai Sidhu by police in Nalgonda district. The incident, linked to a protest over fertiliser supply, reportedly involved physical assault and threats by a sub-inspector and constables.
