Corruption Pushes Forest-Dwelling Families of Koraput into Severe Winter Distress

Koraput, Dec, 16:  Corruption in the dense forest area of Koraput has left residents struggling to survive. People are shivering in the biting cold, living in broken huts and battling harsh conditions. Many families lack basic necessities like warm clothing, food, and medical care, making daily life a constant struggle. Locals say that despite repeated appeals to authorities, little has been done to improve their situation, leaving them vulnerable to the unforgiving winter.