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Stones Thrown In Madhya Pradesh's Dhar As Villagers Protest Survey For Quarry

TT Editor·Updated: 19 Feb 2026 10:27 am IST
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Stones Thrown In Madhya Pradesh's Dhar As Villagers Protest Survey For Quarry

Tensions escalated in a village in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district as locals protested against an administrative team conducting a survey for a proposed limestone quarry. Villagers reportedly threw stones at the officials, indicating strong opposition to the quarry's establishment. The protest highlights ongoing concerns over environmental degradation and the impact of mining activities on local communities. Residents fear that the quarry could disrupt their way of life, threatening agriculture and water resources. This incident underscores the growing friction between development projects and local populations, who often feel marginalized in decision-making processes regarding natural resource exploitation. The local administration has yet to respond to the unrest, raising questions about how such conflicts will be managed in the future.

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