Tension erupted at the Nalco plant at Damanjodi in Koraput district following a clash between police and the displaced people, who were on dharna for last four days demanding employment.
Police fired tear gas shells as the protesters indulged in heavy brick- batting. One police personnel sustained injuries while a police vehicle and Magistrate’s car were allegedly vandalised by the protestors . As many as 20 agitators taken to custody by police..
According to reports, the oustee besides holding dharna also staged a road blockade at Nalco road disrupting vehicular traffic .
Tension prevailed when some officials reached thespot and tried to pacify the protesters.The district administration has imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPC at Anlabadi to Nalco Mines.
Eight platoons of forces have been deployed. The SP, Sub-Collector and Tehsildar are present on the spot and have kept a close watch on the situation.