Farmers: Framed, Cheated and Harassed
Channel: VideoVolunteers
Date: 2013-12-13

Across India, people are fighting for their lands and rights. Despite their struggle all they get is-harassment, torture and humiliation by the Government officials. Ghasiram Mohike, is one individual currently facing this problem. He has been living on a piece of land since past 10 years and it's the only way of survival for him and his family. IndiaUnheard Community Correspondent Rekha Bhangre reports from Khapa, Madhya Pradesh.

There are 203 people from 12 villages who are harassed by the Forest Department in Khapa Village, Madhya Pradesh. To harass them the forest officials send domestic animals to graze on their crops and sometimes spray poisonous pesticides to destroy them completely. If this wasn't enough, there are false cases against them. Ghasiram and other residents are called to the Range office anytime to be questioned for these false cases. Officials often threatened them to leave the land.

"We are all together in this fight for hunger" The people of Khapa village are all ready to fight for their land and rights.

Call to Action: Mr. Ashok Shinde, Tribal Welfare Department on-09424678595 and tell him to take strict action.