Summary:
Visakhapatnam: The Human Rights Forum (HRF) demanded the government take action against the Greyhound personnel as well as the CRPF responsible for the unprovoked and unilateral firing that led to the death of two tribal farmers in Visakhapatnam agency. The HRF members alleged there was no exchange of fire on that night and only unprovoked, one-sided firing by the police that led to the death of two tribals.In fact, the firing was not preceded by any warning. On being shot at by the police, Bhusahanam and Jamadhar died on the spot while the others escaped. It has also demanded an inquiry by an independent agency after registering a case under Section 302 of the IPC and other appropriate sections. It has demanded prosecuting the cops responsible for killing the tribals under Section 302 and other relevant sections of the law.The fact-finding team met with tribals, including Sidaari Rambabu and Koda Bonjubabu who escaped from the firing incident and the residents of Pedakodapalle, Buradamamidi, Mettaveedhi..