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Odisha accuses Chhattisgarh of cutting border road
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
Border disputes between Odisha and Chhattisgarh often stir local passions, but this incident may be more about a local official's unilateral action than state policy. The tehsildar has sensibly stopped short of blaming Chhattisgarh government, saying the administration is yet to ascertain who dug the trench. Instead of cries of invasion, let the inquiry determine if it was a rogue operator or a misunderstanding over jurisdiction. Will the Chhattisgarh government cooperate with the probe?
Sources (2): odishatv.in, newindianexpress.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
