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Keonjhar: Encroachment Dispute Leads to Village Violence
3 Jun
Summary
- Four individuals sustained injuries in a village dispute.
- The conflict stemmed from alleged encroachment on government land.
- Police intervention brought the situation under control.
A clash erupted between residents of Tentulinanda and Shankhana villages in Keonjhar district on Wednesday, resulting in injuries to at least four people. The confrontation was sparked by a dispute over alleged encroachment on government land.
Reports indicate that villagers from Tentulinanda and Shankhana engaged in stone-pelting. The injured were promptly taken to a local hospital for medical attention. Police from nearby stations swiftly intervened, managing to bring the tense situation under control.
To maintain law and order, two platoons of police force have been deployed in the area. Authorities are urging dialogue between the conflicting parties to find a peaceful resolution. The local tehsildar has been instructed to demarcate the disputed government land.
The incident reportedly began when a resident of Shankhana village constructed a parking facility on what is alleged to be government land in Tentulinanda. The situation escalated when villagers from Tentulinanda attempted to dismantle or cover the structure.
