Graveyard Controversy: Excavation Sparks Outrage in Pusaini
In Pusaini village, excavation work for a water tank under the Jal Jeevan Mission led to protests after several graves were allegedly disturbed. Locals halted the construction, demanding clarity on land status, while an investigation was launched to determine if it's government or cemetery property.
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In Pusaini village, the construction of an overhead water tank as part of the Jal Jeevan Mission turned into a controversial event, sparking significant local unrest.
Excavation work inadvertently damaged several graves, prompting members of the Muslim community to voice their anger. As public sentiment swelled, construction halted immediately.
Authorities, led by Chief Development Officer P N Dixit, launched an investigation to ascertain the land's status, amid claims it served as a cemetery for many years. An inquiry is ongoing to resolve the land ownership dispute.
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