A new railway line is being constructed between Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, and Ramganj Mandi, Rajasthan. However, the construction has sparked controversy as villagers in the area claim the construction company is encroaching on their private land. They accuse the company of illegally excavating beyond the allotted area and threatening them with...
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jail if they complain. Villagers further allege that the company's excavation has created large, water-filled pits, resulting in the death of a 12-year-old child who fell into one of them. The villagers have filed a complaint with the district collector, alleging that the construction company, Sharps Construction, has already excavated 12 hectares instead of the permitted 8 hectares. The villagers also claim they receive no help from the local Sarpanch.