Impact: Forest officer returns Rs 99,000 bribe to adivasis after Swara report

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

Posted on: Aug 06, 2013. Tags: FOREST NARESH BUNKAR

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