The villages of Khandwa and Burhanpur have seen rampant logging and deforestation. 101Reporters traveled through the region to understand the intensity of tree felling. The team discovered thousands of trees had been axed, and villages had been razed to the ground. The police were involved in the demolition of over 35 houses, accusing encroachers of illegal logging. The destroyed homes belonged to individuals who had lived in the area for up to 40 years, but had never received land leases. Sajna Pitha Nanla, who has been living in the region for over 15 years, claimed, Where should we go? We are not allowed to stay even in the fields.
Loggers Cause Environmental Concerns in Burhanpur as Police and Forest Department Intervene
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