SaralnamaA video of a forest guard assaulting staff at Dudhwa Tiger Reserve in Pilibhit surfaced. The guard, identified as Mangli Prasad, was seen drunk, abusing, and hitting forest workers at Tuta Pul outpost. Sources claim this behavior is frequent. The video shows Prasad slapping a worker and using foul language. Local staff have long been troubled by his actions. Previous complaints yielded no results. Forest officials are now investigating the video's authenticity. Strict action will be taken if allegations are proven true. Locals demand immediate disciplinary steps against such employees. To report similar incidents, contact the forest department helpline. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 21:16 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- A video of a forest guard assaulting staff at Dudhwa Tiger Reserve in Pilibhit surfaced on 24 Aug 2023
- The guard, identified as Mangli Prasad, was seen drunk, abusing, and hitting forest workers at Tuta Pul outpost
- Sources claim this behavior is frequent