A woman (20) who was allegedly attacked by two youths with sharp weapons during a sexual assault attempt succumbed to her injuries here, the police said.
Though the Forest Rights Act was implemented in 2006, residents of Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary speak of evictions, the demolition of their homes and arrests for construction even under government schemes.
“Govt will give Rs 45 lakhs & a govt job to the families of 4 farmers who died in Lakhimpur Kheri yesterday. The injured will be given Rs 10 lakhs. FIR will be registered based on farmers' complaint. Retired high court judge will probe the matter,” said ADG (Law & Order) Prashant Kumar.