Forest workers go on strike at Bandipur over outsourcing issue

Amid concerns over forest safety during the peak summer season, temporary forest workers have begun an indefinite strike at Bandipur National Park, calling for an end to the outsourcing system and seeking direct wage payments from the Forest Department.

The agitating workers, engaged in wildlife and territorial divisions, said they had earlier staged a protest in November last year, after which the government assured them their demands would be considered. However, with no action taken so far, they have resumed their agitation.