Residents of Dhanbad took to the streets Friday to protest the slow pace of investigations into land disputes and alleged compensation fraud. The Bhumi Bachao Sangharsh Morcha, or Land Protection Struggle Front, organized the march and demonstration at Randhir Verma Chowk. People are upset with the long delays in resolving issues related to land and compensation across the district.
The protestors marched from the Zilla Parishad grounds, drawing attention to specific areas where they say land acquisition issues have occurred. These areas included Ring Road, ISM, Tilatand, and Golakdih. Moreover, protestors claim that deceitful methods were used in compensation payouts for lands in Kangalo, Bhelatand, and other places. They allege that fake documents were used to conduct these transactions.
According to Ramesh Kumar Rahi, the head of the Morcha, many people are losing their land, and they are not receiving the proper compensation. The group feels that these investigations are being purposely stalled. This has led to a lack of faith in the local system. The protestors believe the delays are preventing justice for those affected by the alleged fraud.
The protestors’ main concern is the alleged use of forged paperwork. They are pushing for a speedier resolution to these investigations. They also want the officials to act more promptly to address the concerns of the people impacted by these issues. The protest signals a deep-seated worry about how land matters are being handled. The protestors are hoping their demonstration will cause officials to speed up these investigations.