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Police Crack Down on Panna Protest: Why Was Divya Ahirwar Jailed?
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News18•29-09-2026, 21:23
Police Crack Down on Panna Protest: Why Was Divya Ahirwar Jailed?
- •Police have taken a strict stance to end the Chita and Fansi movement at Majhgaon Dam in Panna district.
- •A case has been registered against movement leaders Amit Bhatnagar and Divya Ahirwar for allegedly attacking the police.
- •Divya Ahirwar was arrested on charges of attempted murder and sent to jail after being presented in court.
- •Amit Bhatnagar is still at large, but dam-affected families continue their protest at the site.
- •Divya Ahirwar stated that the fight for the poor will continue as she was sent to jail.
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Divya Ahirwar was arrested and sent to jail for attempted murder after a case was registered against her and Amit Bhatnagar for allegedly assaulting a police constable during the Chita and Fansi movement at Majhgaon Dam.
The Chita and Fansi movement is a protest led by Amit Bhatnagar and Divya Ahirwar for displaced families affected by the Ken-Betwa Link Project, Majhgaon, and Runjh Dam projects who are demanding proper compensation and rehabilitation packages.
Amit Bhatnagar is a social worker and movement leader who has been leading the protest alongside Divya Ahirwar. While Divya Ahirwar has been arrested and jailed, Amit Bhatnagar is still at large.
