India, Oct. 19 -- Madhya Pradesh forest department's actions in Kosmi village, including demolitions and crop destruction, have sparked controversy.

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has publicly spoken against the action.

Pending FRA claims and political disputes highlight the need for clarity on forest rights and the role of the State Forest Development Corporation in land management.

On the night of October 11, 2026, a team from the Madhya Pradesh State Forest Development Corporation arrived at Kosmi village with four excavators and four tractors. The team demolished temporary huts of 12 families in the village, all belonging to the Barela Advasi community, for allegedly encroaching upon forest...