Crime & Law · India
Police Disperse Ken-Betwa Project Protesters in Madhya Pradesh
Police in Madhya Pradesh dispersed protesters demonstrating against the Ken-Betwa River Interlinking Project. The agitation, which lasted between 14 and 17 days, involved villagers and tribal groups. In one instance, a fasting activist was shifted to a hospital. Separately, in Mumbai, actor Ayesha Khan was detained by police during a protest, and other protesters were reportedly dragged and detained.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 5 · Centre 7 · Right 3 n = 15
- Left (5): National Herald, Satya Hindi, The News Minute, The Telegraph (India), The Wire
- Centre (7): Deccan Chronicle, Hindustan Times, NDTV, The Indian Express, The Print, The Quint, The Tribune
- Right (3): India Today, Punjab Kesari, Republic World