Jindal Coal Project Protest Turns Violent in Chhattisgarh; Cops Injured, Vehicles Torched

• A protest against the Jindal coal mining project in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district turned violent on Saturday.
• Several police personnel were injured, and multiple vehicles, including a police bus, jeep, and ambulance, were torched.
• Protesters stormed Jindal Power Limited's coal handling plant, setting ablaze a conveyor belt, tractors, and vandalizing offices.
• Villagers from 14 affected villages have been protesting since December 12 against the project and a public hearing.
• Chhattisgarh Congress president Deepak Baij blamed the state government's "stubbornness" for the escalation, alleging police provocation.

Why It Matters: Violent protest against Jindal coal project in Chhattisgarh leads to police injuries and property damage.