Residents of Bidara Bommanahalli in Chitradurga staged a protest on Wednesday, opposing the movement of trucks carrying iron ore through their village roads. The demonstrators blocked the trucks, preventing them from leaving.
A heated exchange ensued between the villagers and truck drivers, as locals alleged that the ore transportation was illegal. They expressed concerns over dust pollution affecting their crops and the heavy trucks damaging village roads.
Demanding immediate action, the villagers urged authorities to address the issue and restrict the movement of these vehicles.
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