Police clear Ken-Betwa protest site on Day 17, shift fasting activist to hospital
Police cleared the Ken-Betwa protest site on July 19, ending a 17-day demonstration by tribal women against the Ken-Betwa Link Project, citing safety risks from rising river levels. Activist Bhatnagar was reportedly shifted to a hospital after the police action, which protesters claim involved detentions, a claim denied by authorities. The project, aimed at improving water supply in drought-prone regions, faces opposition over displacement and environmental concerns.