For the Koya tribe inhabiting the secluded villages bordering Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha, the annual Bhumi Panduga festival marks the beginning of agricultural activity during the monsoon.
But, on the darker side, it spells disaster for the wildlife here as the tribal folk set out on a hunting spree during these days.
Especially spotted deer fall prey to the hunters, who can be seen moving in large numbers through the woods, armed with bows and arrows.
