Telangana: Forest Range Officer killed in attack by wood cutters

A forest range officer(FRO) in Telangana's Khammam district died after he was attacked by group of people in Bendalapadu village of Chandrugonda Mandal. The incident occurred on Tuesday, November 22.

The FRO died while being treated at Khammam Hospital following the attack.

As per reports, the deceased officer, Srinivasa Rao, was attacked with knives by Gutti Koyas(immigrant tribals). the officer was tring to stop the attackers from cutting down plantations in Bendalapadu village of Chandrugonda Mandal.

Telangana's Chief minister K.Chandrashekar Rao expressed sorrow and announced a solatium of Rs 50 lakh to the deceased FRO's family.