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Dindori Residents Protest on Shahdol-Pandariya Highway Over Road, Power, and Network Issues
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 06:35 PM
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Residents of Dindori blocked the Shahdol‑Pandariya Highway after complaints of poor road conditions, frequent power cuts and weak mobile network, sparking a protest jam.
Earlier this week, residents of Dindori gathered on the Shahdol‑Pandariya Highway to protest against deteriorating road conditions, frequent power outages and a weak mobile network. The protest turned into a traffic jam as thousands of people lined up on the road, blocking vehicles and causing significant delays for commuters.
Local authorities were called to the scene and attempted to disperse the crowd, but the demonstrators remained steadfast in demanding immediate action. Police officers set up barricades and tried to redirect traffic, but the congestion persisted for several hours.
The protest highlighted the growing frustration among residents over basic infrastructure failures that have persisted for months. The state government has yet to issue a statement on the incident, but officials are reportedly reviewing the situation and planning to address the grievances.
Local authorities were called to the scene and attempted to disperse the crowd, but the demonstrators remained steadfast in demanding immediate action. Police officers set up barricades and tried to redirect traffic, but the congestion persisted for several hours.
The protest highlighted the growing frustration among residents over basic infrastructure failures that have persisted for months. The state government has yet to issue a statement on the incident, but officials are reportedly reviewing the situation and planning to address the grievances.