Dhanbad: Villagers staged a protest near the Cinema Hall Morh under the Nirsa police station area on Saturday against alleged illegal coal transportation. The villagers alleged that coal is being transported illegally using routes connected to various factories in the Kalubathan and Nirsa regions. During the protest, locals demanded a ban on the alleged illegal coal transport through local roads.
The villagers stated that coal transportation through village roads causes trouble for local residents. They asserted that rural roads will not be allowed to be used for illegal coal transport. During the demonstration, locals demanded the administration and police investigate the matter and take action against illegal transportation.
Police reached the spot
Upon receiving information about the protest, Nirsa police station personnel reached the spot. Police officials talked to the villagers, listened to their grievances, and gathered information about the matter. The police assured the villagers that the alleged illegal coal transportation would be investigated and action would be taken according to rules if facts emerged during the investigation.
Following the police assurance, the villagers ended their protest, and the situation on the spot became normal. Currently, the police are investigating the matter.
The villagers said that if illegal coal transportation continues through rural roads, it will not only affect the condition of the roads but also increase travel difficulties for local people. They have demanded regular monitoring by the administration and action against illegal transport.
