Archive · 6 Nov 2025
33 Villagers Booked for Violent Protest Against Textile Unit in Neemuch
People in a village in India were very unhappy about a new factory being built nearby.
They believed the factory would make their local water source, called Morvan dam, dirty.
During a protest, some people got angry and tried to hurt the workers and damage the factory.
Because of this, the police had to step in.
They stopped the protest and arrested 33 people.
The police said they had already talked to the villagers about their worries before.
33 villagers were booked for protesting violently against a new textile factory.
Protesters assaulted factory employees and attempted to vandalize the premises.
The villagers expressed concerns that the factory would pollute the Morvan dam.
Women were a significant part of the protest, chanting slogans against the factory.
Police dispersed the protesters and stated that prior meetings were held to address concerns.
- Who
- 33 villagers, including women
- What
- Violent protest against a textile factory, resulting in assault on employees and vandalism attempts.
- When
- Thursday, November 6
- Where
- Neemuch district, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- Villagers' fear that the textile factory will pollute the Morvan dam.
- Location
- Neemuch district, Madhya Pradesh
- Date of Incident
- November 6
- Number Booked
- 33
- Reason for Protest
- Alleged pollution of Morvan dam by textile factory