# Odisha accuses Chhattisgarh of cutting border road 2026-08-08T06:34:20+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet A road connecting Odisha and Chhattisgarh in Nabarangpur district was allegedly dug up by Chhattisgarh administration on Saturday, triggering fresh border tension. Majhidhanua sarpanch Dayaram Pujari said an earthmover entered Odisha territory and cut the road, disrupting transport, agriculture and local business. Kodinga tehsildar Tula Muduli confirmed the damaged section falls within Odisha's jurisdiction and said no prior consultation was made. Officials later restored the road by filling the trench. An inquiry has been ordered, and the area will be monitored to prevent further trouble. Villagers fear the incident could escalate into a larger boundary dispute. The road had been used by residents of both states for years. ## Coverage - odishatv.in - newindianexpress.com Tags: border dispute, Nabarangpur, Odisha-Chhattisgarh border, road excavation Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/chhattisgarh-cuts-odisha-road-fresh-border-row-erupts/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/chhattisgarh-cuts-odisha-road-fresh-border-row-erupts/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.