Farmers in Nagarkurnool district have alleged that officials from the Electricity Department illegally cut down 18 mature teak trees located on their agricultural land without prior notice or obtaining their consent. According to the affected farmers, the trees had been cultivated over several years and represented a significant financial investment as well as an important source of future income. The incident has caused considerable concern among local farming communities.
The farmers stated that they were neither informed about the proposed tree removal nor compensated for the loss before the operation was carried out. They claim that the trees were felled during electricity infrastructure works, leaving them with substantial economic losses. The affected families have urged the authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident, determine whether proper procedures were followed, and ensure accountability if any violations are found.
Following the allegations, local residents and farmer representatives have requested immediate intervention from the district administration. They have demanded a fair assessment of the damage, appropriate compensation for the loss of the teak trees, and the implementation of safeguards to prevent similar incidents in the future. The matter has drawn attention to the importance of balancing infrastructure development with the protection of farmers’ rights and environmental resources.