Deoghar, Feb. 12 -- Leader of Opposition Babulal Marandi on Thursday visited Babudih village under Jasidih police station limits in Deoghar district during his Godda tour, following a clash between police and local residents over a land acquisition issue.
Tension had prevailed in the area after a confrontation broke out between the administration and villagers protesting the acquisition of land reportedly being processed for industrial use.
According to Deoghar Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) Ravi Kumar, the land in question had already been acquired by the government in 1977.
During his visit, Marandi met local residents and gathered detailed information about the incident. He strongly criticised the government's action and warned that if ...