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Women Block Traffic in Singrauli Over THDC Coal Mining Impact
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 05:31 PM
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Hundreds of vehicles were halted in Singrauli as women protested THDC’s coal mining, citing blasting, house damage, pollution and intimidation.
Women residents of Singrauli staged a road blockade, stopping the movement of several hundred vehicles to draw attention to the coal mining activities of THDC. The protest, organized by local women’s groups, took place near the mining sites and quickly disrupted traffic in the area.
The demonstrators alleged that heavy blasting associated with the mining has caused cracks in homes, increased air and water pollution, and created a climate of intimidation among villagers. They said these impacts have disrupted daily life and threatened the health and safety of the tribal community.
Participants demanded an impartial inquiry into the alleged environmental violations and called for a permanent solution that safeguards their homes and livelihood. The protest underscores growing local resistance to large‑scale mining projects in the region.
Authorities have been urged to engage with the community and address the grievances before the situation escalates further.
The demonstrators alleged that heavy blasting associated with the mining has caused cracks in homes, increased air and water pollution, and created a climate of intimidation among villagers. They said these impacts have disrupted daily life and threatened the health and safety of the tribal community.
Participants demanded an impartial inquiry into the alleged environmental violations and called for a permanent solution that safeguards their homes and livelihood. The protest underscores growing local resistance to large‑scale mining projects in the region.
Authorities have been urged to engage with the community and address the grievances before the situation escalates further.