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Ken Betwa Protest Ends After MP Police Clear Site After 15 Days
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🗓 19 Jul 2026, 05:02 PM
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After a 15‑day sit‑in, police cleared the protest site at the Ken Betwa project site in Madhya Pradesh, ending the demonstration by tribal communities.
The 15‑day protest at the Ken Betwa project site in Madhya Pradesh was brought to a close when police cleared the demonstration area on Tuesday.
Tribal groups had staged the sit‑in to oppose the project, citing concerns over displacement, loss of forest land and environmental damage.
Police said they removed the encampment and detained a handful of participants, but no major injuries were reported.
Government officials stated that the project will proceed after addressing the community’s grievances, and a meeting is scheduled to discuss compensation and rehabilitation measures.
Tribal groups had staged the sit‑in to oppose the project, citing concerns over displacement, loss of forest land and environmental damage.
Police said they removed the encampment and detained a handful of participants, but no major injuries were reported.
Government officials stated that the project will proceed after addressing the community’s grievances, and a meeting is scheduled to discuss compensation and rehabilitation measures.