Five forest officers injured in Jharkhand stone mining attack

Five forest officers in Jharkhand were attacked by a group involved in illegal stone mining. The incident happened during a night patrol in Palamu district while the officers were trying to seize tractors loaded with boulders. This attack marks the third assault on forest personnel in a little over a month. The officers suffered injuries to various parts of their bodies, including their heads, chests, and legs. Satyam Kumar, a divisional forest officer, named an individual who he believes is behind these attacks. He said this person is involved in stealing rocks and organizes mobs to confront the forest teams. The situation highlights the increasing violence linked to illegal mining activities in the area.