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Karnataka Protesters Block Bus Services at Attibele Check Over Mekedatu Dam Dispute
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 11 Aug 2026, 09:47 AM
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Karnataka activists staged a protest at the Attibele check post, disrupting bus traffic as they demanded action over the Mekedatu dam issue.
Karnataka activists gathered at the Attibele check post on the Karnataka–Tamil Nadu border to protest the Mekedatu dam dispute, demanding that the state take decisive action. The protest, which began in the early morning, saw several groups block the main road, causing a halt to bus services that normally pass through the checkpoint.
The Mekedatu dam, situated on the Krishna River, has been a long‑standing point of contention between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The protestors, representing various Karnataka outfits, accused the Tamil Nadu government of not addressing the water‑sharing concerns raised by the state.
Local authorities responded by deploying additional security personnel to manage the situation and to ensure that traffic could resume as soon as possible. Despite the presence of police, the protest continued for several hours, leading to significant delays for commuters traveling between the two states.
The incident highlights the ongoing friction over water resources in the region and underscores the impact of political disputes on everyday transportation for residents of both Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
The Mekedatu dam, situated on the Krishna River, has been a long‑standing point of contention between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The protestors, representing various Karnataka outfits, accused the Tamil Nadu government of not addressing the water‑sharing concerns raised by the state.
Local authorities responded by deploying additional security personnel to manage the situation and to ensure that traffic could resume as soon as possible. Despite the presence of police, the protest continued for several hours, leading to significant delays for commuters traveling between the two states.
The incident highlights the ongoing friction over water resources in the region and underscores the impact of political disputes on everyday transportation for residents of both Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.