11 Arrested For Opposing Land Survey For Parking Lot Near Statue Of Unity

The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon when at least 20 tribals opposed the ongoing survey of the area being conducted by the Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam (SSNNL).

At least 11 tribals, including five women, were arrested for protesting against the proposed development of a parking lot near the Statue of Unity, the world's tallest statue, in Kevadia village in the Narmada district of Gujarat, police said on Tuesday. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon when at least 20 tribals opposed the ongoing survey of the area being conducted by the Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam (SSNNL). Among them, two women protesters- a 60-year-old and her 30-year-old relative- stripped themselves partially, an official said. Villagers were opposing the upcoming parking lot near the 182-metre tall Statue of Unity, which has emerged as a major tourist attraction.