Amid the ongoing pandemic, over 40 tribal families belonging to the marginalised Bhil and Barela adivasi community in Madhya Pradesh’s Jamniya area, falling under the Khandwa district, have been rendered homeless. In its proceedings, the state forest department on July 10, bulldozed several houses despite an ongoing stay on any evictions amidst the pandemic.
The families, dependent on forest produce, cattle rearing and small agricultural practices, have filed for land rights under the Forest Rights Act, making the basis of the demolition illegal, allege activists. After the demolition, the department reportedly also detained four adivasi community members as well as members of the Jagrit Adivasi Dalit Sangathan (JADS).
Recent Comments