Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel on Tuesday ordered stoppage all work related to iron ore mining in Dantewada’s Bailadila hills after a five-day protest by tribals who claim the shrine of a goddess is located in one the hills and is associated with their faith.
Baghel took the decision after a meeting with a delegation of tribal leaders and Lok Sabha MP from Bastar Deepak Baij of the Congress.
“The CM on Tuesday has instructed to immediately halt the deforestation of affected area and said that proper action will be taken after checking illegal cutting of trees. The CM also ordered an investigation regarding the complaint received against the Gram Sabha which was arranged in the year 2014 for giving approval to the project. The CM has also asked the departments concerned to initiate correspondence with Central government about the issue immediately,” said Taran Prakash Sinha, director public relations , Chhattisgarh