Ballia Stampede: Revenue Team, Police Injured During Anti-Encroachment Drive

• A revenue team and police faced heavy stone-pelting while removing illegal encroachments on pond land in Hathauj village, Ballia.
• Lekhpal Amit Rai, Kanungo Rajesh Kumar, and two constables Prem Patel and Shailendra Gupta sustained injuries.
• Police resorted to firing tear gas shells to control the agitated crowd and bring the situation under control.
• Seven individuals, including a woman, were taken into custody, and a case was registered against two identified and 100 unidentified persons.
• Villagers allege police brutality, claiming women and disabled individuals were beaten and vehicles damaged during the operation.

Why It Matters: Anti-encroachment drive in Ballia turned violent, injuring officials and leading to arrests and public outcry.