Kripanath Yadav is calling from Amelia village in Singrauli district in MP to say that police has arrested 4 activists from Mahan sangharsh samiti last night in raid without any provocation. 2 are from Greenpeace. He says they are fighting to save Mahan forest which provides them livelihood and some companies want to start coal mining there. Police is trying to scare people fighting against it, they allege. You are requested to call SP at 9479998880 to help. For more Yadav Ji is at 9753939429

Rajesh Tripathi is visiting Kosampali village in Tamnar block of Raigarh district in Chhattisgarh where Jindal company has taken farmer’s land for coal mining 10 years ago. Villagers allege that company has not made any rehabilitation or health facility and now wants to take the houses of the villagers too. False cases are getting registered on people and those who work for Jindal have been asked to leave job unless they also give their houses. Rajesh@7869234650

Paikrai Deogam from Jamkundia village under Chhotanagra Panchayat, Monoharpur Block, West Singhbhum dist, Jharkhand is telling that in their Saranda forest area there are so many mines but locals don’t get jobs. The mining companies have taken away our land by tricks and brought pollution for human being and animals. We protest but no one listens. Please help us Adivasis. Pls call officer at 9471720699. For more Paikram Ji is at 9471361400

Surendra Mahakur from Jurdih, Joda block, Keonjhar Dist, Odisha is telling that they were working in Essel Mining company since last 10 years but now the company has given notice to contractors to withdraw the workers. More than 250 workers are now sitting on peaceful Dharana.You are requested to call to Manager of Essel Mining Mr.A.K.Patra at 9437002541 or 06767 279232 and solve this problem. For more details you can reach Surendraji@ 9437390705.

Ashish Sagar Dixit is calling from Banda in Bundelkhand (in UP) to say that villagers from village Khaptia Kala and Kanwara sat on strike demanding stoppage of illegal sand mining. Officials promised an inquiry but they are not doing it properly and illegal sand mining continues though there are clear instructions from Supreme Court against it. You are requested to call officials responsible for the inquiry at 09454489292/ 09454415981/9450417531. Ashish@9621287464