Villagers expressed their discontent over the location of the meeting and, in their frustration, attacked the Collector and the Mandal Revenue Officer (MRO). The situation escalated, resulting in the destruction of vehicle windows.
Vikarabad: In a shocking incident, Vikarabad District Collector Prateek Jain was attacked by villagers during a visit to discuss land acquisition for Pharma Village. The incident occurred when the Collector and the Tahsildar visited Lagcherla village, located 2 km away from the village center, to hold a Gram Sabha.
Villagers expressed their discontent over the location of the meeting and, in their frustration, attacked the Collector and the Mandal Revenue Officer (MRO). The situation escalated, resulting in the destruction of vehicle windows.
The villagers’ anger stemmed from their objections to the land acquisition process and the perceived lack of transparency and communication from the officials. The authorities are now investigating the incident and taking measures to address the villagers’ concerns and ensure the safety of government officials.
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