Goat Thieves Terrorize Chitrakoot's Patha, Echoing Dacoit Era Fear

• Chitrakoot's Patha region, once freed from dacoit terror, now faces a new threat from organized goat thief gangs.
• These gangs use sticks and clubs, intimidating villagers and creating an atmosphere of fear, reminiscent of the dacoit era.
• Recent incidents include shepherds being assaulted and goats stolen in Dodamafi, and 40-50 goats stolen with brutal beatings in Kusmi village.
• Villagers, whose main livelihood is goat rearing, are unable to graze their animals due to fear, impacting their daily lives.
• Police are monitoring the situation, conducting search operations, and increasing patrolling, promising swift action against the culprits.

Why It Matters: Goat thief gangs bring new fear to Chitrakoot's Patha, disrupting peace after dacoit eradication.