Historical Events tagged with "nandigram"

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Social Movements & Civil Rights

Nandigram Violence Results in Multiple Fatalities

March 14th, 2007 18 years ago

Violence erupted in Nandigram, West Bengal, between local villagers and police forces. Tensions had escalated over a proposed Special Economic Zone (SEZ) that threatened agricultural land. As protests intensified, police were deployed to control the situation, leading to violent clashes. Reports indicate that at least 14 people lost their lives amidst the turmoil, drawing national attention to the conflict between land rights and industrial development.

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