The Ragaijhol villagers of Nuagada block of Gajapati district blocked the National Highway connecting to Brahmapur on Tuesday.
The villagers alleged that they were taking shelter in the Khajurpada relief camp after the Titli cyclone hit the district. But they were provided with the substandard food and treated as animals at the camp.
“When we complained about the food quality, the officials mistreated us,” alleged Gagan Gomango, a villager.
The villagers returned back from the relief camp on Monday night. 102 persons from 21 families are residing in the Ragaejhol village. They demanded land in the plain area to build home and all assistance for rehabilitation. They lifted the blockade after assured of action against the errant officials. They were also provided rations for next three days so that they can cook at home. They too were promised of land to construct the houses in the plain areas as their village is hilly.
Samson Raita, BisayaRaita, Asada Gomango, Pradipa Mandala led the stir.