Archive · 6 Jun 2025
12 Arrested After Ethanol Plant Protest Turns Violent
People are upset about a new factory that makes ethanol, and they worry it will make the air and water dirty.
They protested by throwing stones and setting things on fire.
The police have arrested some people and are asking everyone to stay calm and talk things out peacefully instead of fighting.
The villagers are concerned about pollution from the factory and do not want it built.
Twelve people were arrested following a violent protest.
The protest was against the construction of an ethanol factory.
Villagers from 14 nearby villages participated in the protest.
Protesters used sticks, red chilli powder, and pelted stones.
Authorities are urging villagers to maintain peace.
- Who
- Villagers from 14 nearby villages and the police.
- What
- Protesters set fire to a container and makeshift shelters.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Pedda Dhanwada village, Jogulamba district
- Why
- Protest against the construction of an ethanol factory due to pollution concerns.
Villagers View
Police View
Ethanol Factory
Villagers View
Villagers oppose the ethanol plant due to pollution concerns.
Police View
Police urge villagers to address concerns through official channels and maintain peace.
- Location
- Pedda Dhanwada village, Jogulamba district
- Cause of Protest
- Proposed ethanol factory
- Villages Involved
- 14
- Arrests
- 12
- Actions by Protesters
- Pelted stones, set fire to a container and makeshift shelters
