Madhya Pradesh: In Madhya Pradesh, two women narrowly escaped being buried alive when a dumper unloaded gravel on them in Hinauta, Rewa district. This incident stemmed from a land dispute.
The women, Mamta Pandey and Asha Pandey, were engulfed in gravel up to their waists and necks. Locals eventually rescued them, but one of the women had lost consciousness and needed medical attention.
The incident took place in the Mangawa police station area during a road construction project in the village, which the women protested, claiming the land was leased and opposing the construction.
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Their objections were ignored, escalating the situation when the dumper driver, allegedly acting on orders from local strongmen, dumped gravel on them.
A widely circulated video shows the women at the back of the dumper just before being buried in gravel. They were later taken to the Community Health Center in Gangev.
Senior police officer Vivek Lal confirmed an ongoing investigation. He noted that the women were protesting when the gravel was dumped on them, stemming from a dispute over family land. Initially, there was a physical altercation before the gravel was thrown on Mamta and Asha Pandey.
According to the victims’ complaint, they were attacked while trying to prevent gravel from being laid on their leased land. They accused several individuals, including Gaukaran Prasad Pandey and Mahendra Prasad Pandey, of assaulting them and ordering the dumper driver to bury them.
State Congress chief Jeetu Patwari criticized the state government for failing to protect women, pointing out that crimes against women are highest in Madhya Pradesh. Former Union Minister Arun Yadav condemned the dominance of gangsters and claimed that vulnerable groups face continuous harassment under the BJP government.
Mr. Lal assured that the investigation is being conducted thoroughly, with witness testimonies being analyzed. A case has been registered, and all leads are being pursued.
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