Siddapur: Seeking the speedy implementation of the Forest Rights Act (Jamma-Paale Rights) and demanding to stop the forced eviction of Adivasis from forest areas in the name of conservation, tribals under the banner of Nagarahole Adivasi Jamma-Paale Hakku Sthapana Samiti, launched an indefinite day-and-night stir in front of the Forest Department Office at Nagarahole yesterday.
The tribals, who congregated at a Nagarahole tribal hamlet, marched to the Forest Department Office. Maintaining that aborigine forest-dwelling communities such as Jenu Kuruba, Betta Kuruba, Panjari Yerava, Pani Yerava, Soliga, Kudia etc., have been staying in forest areas for centuries, the Adivasis asserted that they have been conserving the forest and wildlife with their vast knowledge.
