Police Disperse Protest Against Ken-Betwa Link Project

Authorities in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, ended a protest against the Ken-Betwa Link Project on July 20, 2026, citing safety risks, and hospitalized Amit Bhatnagar.

On July 20, 2026, police in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, dispersed a protest against the Ken-Betwa Link Project, citing rising levels of the Barana river as a serious safety risk. This action came two days after the arrest of Amit Bhatnagar, who was subsequently hospitalized due to deteriorating health [3]. The police operation was reportedly carried out to address the perceived safety risk posed by the rising river levels [4].

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