Two Arrested in Forest Guard's Killing Amid Sand Mining Crackdown

Two individuals, Pawan Tomar and Sonu Chauhan, were arrested for their alleged roles in the killing of a forest guard in Madhya Pradesh. The guard was killed during an operation against illegal sand mining. Continuous efforts are underway to apprehend the main suspect, Vinod Kori.

Law enforcement officials have arrested two individuals linked to the fatal incident involving a forest guard in Madhya Pradesh. This incident occurred amid a crackdown on illegal sand mining operations.

The deceased, Harkesh Gurjar, tragically lost his life after being run over by a tractor-trolley when he attempted to halt the vehicle for inspection.

Efforts persist to capture the primary suspect, Vinod Kori, who remains at large. Authorities have announced a reward for information leading to his arrest. This case coincides with a Supreme Court petition addressing environmental concerns in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)