Blood in the Forest: The Inside Story of the Chittoor Encounter

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  • Published On: April 25, 2015
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Three weeks ago, the Andhra Pradesh police gunned down 20 men, claiming they were part of a large violent mob who had cut down red sandalwood. But through exclusive interviews with key witnesses, and on ground, our investigation across two states, throws up deeply disturbing questions: Has one of India a newest states colluded with the sandalwood mafia to stage an execution? If true, it only underlines that once again it's those at the bottom of the ladder who are caught in the high stakes game of red sanders.

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