Forest beat
officer attacked
Assistant Beat Officer of Sudikonda forest range in East Godavari district, Shaik Subhadra Devi, was allegedly attacked by smugglers on Tuesday. She sustained minor injuries and was admitted to the government hospital here.
According to Gokavaram SI Sivaji, the forest officer saw three persons including Shaik Lal Saheb and Sapthagiri belong to Kamarajupeta coming with axes and swords for cutting trees.When she obstructed them, they have attacked her. She lodged a complaint with Gokavaram police