Kerala Forest Minister seeks report after tribal man threatens to kill himself over vehicle seizure
A tribal man in Kerala threatened self-immolation after the Forest Department seized his earth mover four years ago over a disputed land case. The Forest Minister has intervened, ordering a report on the incident following public outcry and claims of administrative overreach.
Forest Minister Shibu Baby John has sought a report from the Munnar Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) regarding the seizure of an earth mover owned by a tribal man. According to sources, the Minister intervened after the owner threatened self-immolation in front of the Nagarampara forest range office under the Kothamangalam forest range on Thursday (July 9, 2026).
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