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Ken-Betwa protest ends after police crackdown
Published 19 July 2026 ยท science
Synopsis In Chhatarpur, a 15-day demonstration against the Ken-Betwa Link Project came to a close on Sunday, as police intervened to disperse the protest and
Synopsis In Chhatarpur, a 15-day demonstration against the Ken-Betwa Link Project came to a close on Sunday, as police intervened to disperse the protest and send villagers back to their residences. Protesters contended that their leader was taken into custody, while police disagreed with this claim. The protest emphasized concerns over project mismanagement and its environmental impact, even as officials highlighted its importance for local development.
Published: July 19, 2026 โข 9:58 AM IST ยท Updated: July 19, 2026 โข 10:36 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis In Chhatarpur, a 15-day demonstration against the Ken-Betwa Link Project came to a close on Sunday, as police intervened to disperse the protest and send villagers back to their residences.
Protesters contended that their leader was taken into custody, while police disagreed with this claim.
The protest emphasized concerns over project mismanagement and its environmental impact, even as officials highlighted its importance for local development.