A demonstration against a coal mining project in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district took a violent turn on Saturday, December 27, 2025, resulting in injuries to several police personnel and significant damage to industrial property belonging to Jindal Power Limited.
Protest Escalates Into Riotous Clash
What began as a protest by a local mob quickly spiraled out of control. The agitators turned violent, directly clashing with police forces deployed at the site. Several police officers sustained injuries during the confrontation, officials confirmed. The situation deteriorated further as the crowd began targeting vehicles and infrastructure in the area.
Jindal Power Plant Stormed and Vandalized
The violence reached the premises of the corporate giant Jindal Power Limited. The mob forcefully entered the company's coal handling plant, unleashing a wave of destruction. According to official accounts, the protestors set fire to a critical conveyor belt used for transporting coal. The arson did not stop there.
Two tractors and multiple other vehicles were also torched by the angry crowd. Beyond the acts of arson, the group vandalized the office premises of the plant, causing extensive damage to property and equipment.
Aftermath and Ongoing Tensions
The incident has highlighted the simmering tensions in the region surrounding land acquisition and industrial projects. The violent protest in Raigarh has disrupted operations at the Jindal facility and raised serious security concerns. Local authorities are investigating the full sequence of events that led to the severe escalation. The condition of the injured police personnel and the total estimated cost of the damage are yet to be fully disclosed as the area works to restore order.
