Forest guard killed as sand mafia attacks raiding team in MP's Morena

MORENA: In a horrific incident in Madhya Pradesh, a forest guard was allegedly run over by a tractor-trolley during an anti-illegal mining operation in Morena district.

According to police, the incident occurred in Ranpur village intersection under the Dimni police station area early morning on Wednesday when a forest department team was allegedly attacked by sand mafia.

Forest Guard Harkesh Gurjar was killed on the spot after the tractor-trolley loaded with sand rammed into him as he tried to stop the vehicle. The accused fled the scene immediately after the incident, evading capture.

The forest team had gone there following a tip-off about illegal sand transportation when the situation escalated violently.

Senior administrative and police officials, including Collector Lokesh Kumar Jangid, Superintendent of Police Sameer Saurabh, and Divisional Forest Officer Harishchandra Baghel, rushed to the scene to take stock of the situation.