Archive · 29 Dec 2025
Chhattisgarh Coal Block Protest Turns Violent
In a place called Raigarh in Chhattisgarh, people were protesting because they didn't want a coal block to be given to a company.
They had been sitting peacefully for 15 days, but when the police came to move them, things got violent.
Some people threw stones at the police, and the police got hurt.
Some women protesters also hurt a police officer named Kamla Pusam.
The protesters also set fire to some buses and cars, which made everyone scared.
The police have arrested around 30 to 35 people.
The villagers are worried that the coal block will harm the environment and make them leave their homes.
The government has started a process to cancel the public hearing, which was a key demand of the protesters.
The Chief Minister said there will be an investigation, and those found guilty will be punished.
A peaceful protest in Raigarh district turned violent when police attempted to disperse demonstrators opposing a coal block allocation.
Villagers allegedly threw stones at police, injuring several officers, including TI Kamla Pusam and DSP Anil Vishwakarma.
Protesters vandalized and set ablaze a bus, a jeep, an ambulance, and several company vehicles, causing panic in the area.
Around 30 to 35 people have been arrested, and additional police forces have been deployed to control the situation.
Villagers demand the cancellation of the coal block allotment and the proposed public hearing, citing environmental concerns and potential displacement.
- Who
- Villagers protesting against coal block allocation, police personnel
- What
- Violent clash between protesters and police, leading to injuries and property damage
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- CHP Chowk, Tamnar area, Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh
- Why
- Protesters demanding cancellation of coal block allotment due to environmental concerns and potential displacement
Protesters
Government
Coal Block Allocation
Protesters
Demand cancellation due to environmental concerns and potential displacement.
Government
Proceeding with the project, initially held a public hearing.
Public Hearing
Protesters
Consider it illegal and demand its cancellation.
Government
Initially conducted the hearing, now initiating cancellation process.
- Location
- Tamnar area, Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh
- Incident Date
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Injured Police Officers
- TI Kamla Pusam (seriously injured), DSP Anil Vishwakarma (head injury), several others
- Arrests Made
- 30 to 35 people
- Protest Duration
- 15 days
- Key Officials Present
- District Collector Mayank Chaturvedi, Superintendent of Police Divyang Patel
- Protesters' Demands
- Cancellation of coal block allotment and proposed public hearing
- Action Taken
- Inquiry ordered, multiple FIRs lodged, cancellation process of public hearing initiated
Sources
Chhattisgarh: Woman Cop Beaten, Buses Set Ablaze As Coal Block Stir Sparks Violence In Raigarh; 30–35 Arrested - VIDEO
Chhattisgarh: Agitators and police clash during anti-mining protests in Raigarh
Probe ordered in Chhattisgarh mine stir violence; public hearing held for project to be scrapped
Probe ordered into Chhattisgarh mine stir violence
