Alwar: The gypsy operators and nature guides at the Sariska Tiger Reserve (STR) announced an indefinite strike on Sunday, after forest staff allegedly manhandled a driver and a nature guide, a day before.The operators have demanded action against the forest staff who allegedly bashed their co-workers. A driver on Saturday evening was allegedly driving a gypsy closer to the tiger ST-9, near a water hole at Kala Kua, so that tourists can take better pictures.The forest patrolling team in the area, stopped the gypsy driver from going closer as the big cat might attack the tourists or them. This ignited a verbal spat, which later turned into a violent scuffle outside the park. Gypsy operators alleged that the driver and the guide were called to forest office, where they were beaten up by the staff. Following this, they were admitted in the government hospital at Thanagazi. A senior official said, “The matter has been investigated and action will be taken against the offenders. On Sunday, alternate arrangement of vehicles were made so that tourists who came for sighting do not suffer.”Meanwhile, forest staff has also threatened to boycott work if no action is taken against the gypsy owners. No police complaint has been registered by any of the parties.

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