Son Singh Dhurve from Kawardha distirct in Chhattisgarh is telling us that he had heard about Forest officer Mr Lahre taking Rs 3000 bribe from 33 Baiga adivasis in Bhangitola village. Today he has heard that after reporting on Swara Mr Lahre has returned the money to all the Baigas. He says he is very happy to hear this and wants to thank. He says yesterday was hariali festival and it was a great gift. For more Dhurve Ji can be reached at 08225091944

Naresh Bunkar from Kabirdham district is telling us that a forest officer had taken Rs 99,000 bribe from 33 Baiga adivasis of Bhangitola village which was reported on 17th July on Swara. Today officer Mr Lahre has returned Rs 3000 each to all 33 Baiga adivasis and they are very happy. Last week Mr Lahre had called on Swara to apologize and had promised to return the money within a week. For more Naresh Ji can be reached at 08717872770

Sudarsan Mahalik from Kapatmunda panchayat in Bisra block of Sundergarh dist in Odisha is telling that since last 7 days a herd of elephant is roaming in the area. They have destroyed many houses and crop but forest officials are not helping after repeated requests. Villagers are not able to sleep at night in fear. You are requested to call Collector at 09438399144 and Ranger at 09437576386. For more you can reach Sudarsanji at 09439552481

Dhruvbhai from Mandla in MP is talking to Bairag Singh Tekam of Adivasi Ekta manch who is talking about Mathna village in Mawai block where Baiga adivasis are working on forest land from generation and fulfill all requirement for land deeds under Forest Rights act but govt destroyed their crop last year and is hellbent to throw them out. District authorities and NHRC is also not helping them though they are sitting on dharna. For more Dhruvji can be reached at 0 9165430619

Geman Kanojia from Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh is telling us that in his area people are cutting forest to cook their food. When they talk to the same people they tell him while cutting the trees they feel like cutting their children but they do not have a choice. He requests govt to provide cooking gas so they will not have to cut the forest against their wish which is destroying the environment. For more Kanojia Ji can be reached at 09628141516