Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Gujarat Police Clash with Tribals Protesting Power Project
In Gujarat, India, tribal people protested against a planned power project on forest land.
When officials tried to visit the site, the protesters blocked them.
The police responded with force, using batons and tear gas.
Some protesters threw stones, and several police officers were injured.
Over 300 people were accused of offenses like obstructing officials.
Local leaders and villagers oppose the project, but authorities plan to arrest those who led the protest.
The project, proposed by GSECL, is a Pumped Storage Project with reservoirs.
Tribal protesters clashed with police during a demonstration against a power project in Gujarat.
Police used lathicharge and tear gas against protesters who were obstructing officials from a spot visit.
The protest concerned a proposed Pumped Storage Project (PSP) on forest land.
Over 300 people were booked by Songadh police, and six individuals were identified as accused.
The incident occurred in Songadh taluka of Tapi district, Gujarat.
- Who
- Tribal protesters and police were involved. Officials from GSECL and the Forest Department were present.
- What
- Protest against a power project turned violent, with police using force.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Songadh taluka of Tapi district, Gujarat
- Why
- Protesters oppose the Pumped Storage Project in their villages.
Tribal Villagers
Government and GSECL
Project Approval
Tribal Villagers
Oppose the Pumped Storage Project in their village.
Government and GSECL
Support the construction of the project.
- Project Type
- Pumped Storage Project (PSP)
- Location
- Songadh taluka, Tapi district, Gujarat
- Capacity
- 300 MW/1854 MW
- Protesters Booked
- Over 300
- Accused Identified
- 6
- Police Action
- Lathicharge and tear gas
- Reservoirs
- Upper and Lower reservoirs (5.656 MCM and 6.792 MCM)