Forest guard killed in M.P.’s Morena as sand mafia tractor runs him over
The Hindu·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
A forest guard died after a tractor carrying illegally-mined sand ran him over in Morena district, Madhya Pradesh on April 8, 2026. The incident occurred at 6 a.m. on National Highway-552 near Ranpur village. Four forest personnel were patrolling when they intercepted the tractor laden with sand allegedly mined from the Chambal river. Police are investigating the incident.
Key Entities
Forest GuardMorena DistrictMadhya PradeshSand MafiaNational Highway-552Ranpur VillageChambal RiverApril 8, 2026