In spite of rising cases of Covid-19 cases in Keonjhar, vested interests are inciting people to block entry to the Kasia Mines, alleged sources.
Incited by a few local leaders, a group of people is squtting in front of the gate of the mine, flouting Covid-19 norms and night curfew, imposed by the Government.
People are not wearing any masks and social distancing is also not maintained. It is to be noted that eight Omicron cases, including six in Barbil, have been reported from Keonjhar district so far.
Interestingly, while most of the people do not own any heavy vehicles used for the transport of minerals and are no way concerned with transportation, they are opposing the start of Kasia Mines operations, demanding a hike in transport rate.