Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Clash Erupts at Jharkhand Coal Mining Site
Imagine a company wanted to start a new coal mine, and they held a meeting to talk about it.
Some people who lived nearby didn't like the plan.
During the meeting, people started arguing.
Things got out of hand, and people started throwing stones, which hurt some people.
The police had to step in to stop the fight.
Now, the police are making sure everyone stays safe.
Villagers clashed with NTPC and administration officials in Hazaribag district.
The incident occurred at the Badam coal mining site.
The clash resulted in at least 12 injuries.
The disagreement was over a new coal mining project.
Police used batons to control the situation.
- Who
- Villagers and officials from NTPC and the district administration.
- What
- Clash between villagers and officials regarding a new coal mining project.
- When
- Tuesday.
- Where
- Badam coal mining site, Barkagaon, Hazaribag district, Jharkhand.
- Why
- Disagreement over a new coal mining project including land acquisition and compensation.
Villagers
NTPC/Government
Project Disputes
Villagers
Objections to the coal mining project.
NTPC/Government
NTPC and the administration's views are not present in the article.
- Location
- Badam coal mining site, Jharkhand
- Event
- Clash between villagers and officials
- Organization
- NTPC
- Injured
- At least 12 people