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Forest Guard Attacked for Being With Friend
5 Mar
Summary
- A forest guard was allegedly manhandled and forced to dance by local youths.
- The attackers targeted the guard due to his association with a female friend.
- The guard is hesitant to press charges, citing an old rivalry.
A forest guard in Chhattisgarh's Surajpur division was allegedly assaulted by a group of local youths approximately one week prior to March 5, 2026. Video footage surfaced on social media showing the guard being forced to dance and subsequently beaten with sticks and belts. Reports indicate the attack stemmed from the guard being in the company of a female friend.
Surajpur Divisional Forest Officer D.P.S. Sahu confirmed the incident and has issued a show-cause notice to the guard. The department is awaiting the guard's formal response before initiating a police case. The guard has reportedly stated he does not wish to pursue legal action, claiming the incident is linked to an old rivalry.
