Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Case Registered Over Protest at Baldota Plant in Koppal
A group of protesters in Koppal, Karnataka, organized a meeting in front of the Baldota Steel and Power Limited (BSPL) plant to mark Farmers' Martyrs' Day.
After the meeting, some protesters allegedly broke into the plant, damaged property, and assaulted security personnel.
The plant management filed a police complaint, and a case has been registered against several leaders and others involved in the protest.
Protesters organized a meeting in front of the BSPL plant to mark Farmers' Martyrs' Day.
Some protesters allegedly broke into the plant, damaged property, and assaulted security personnel.
The plant management filed a police complaint, leading to the registration of a case.
The case includes charges of trespassing, vandalism, and assault.
Several leaders and others involved in the protest have been named in the FIR.
- Who
- Protesters from Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha, Jilla Andolana Samiti, and Parisara Hitarakshana Vedike
- What
- Protest and subsequent damage to the Baldota Steel and Power Limited (BSPL) plant
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Koppal, Karnataka
- Why
- To mark the 46th Farmers' Martyrs' Day and protest against the company
Protesters
Plant Management
Right to Protest
Protesters
Protesters claim the right to protest against the company's actions and demand the reclamation of the lake.
Plant Management
Plant management views the protest as illegal trespassing and vandalism.
Property Damage
Protesters
Protesters argue that their actions were necessary to highlight their grievances.
Plant Management
Plant management emphasizes the damage caused to property and the threat to security personnel.
- Date of Incident
- Tuesday
- Location
- Koppal, Karnataka
- Company Involved
- Baldota Steel and Power Limited (BSPL)
- Organizations Involved
- Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha, Jilla Andolana Samiti, Parisara Hitarakshana Vedike
- Charges Filed
- Sections 189(2), 191(2), 126(2), 115(2), 352, 351(2), 324(1), 324(4), 329(3), 54 read with Section 19