Indore Clearance Drive: Locals Pelt Stones At Municipal Workers During RE-2 Road Clearance Drive; Two Detained

On Tuesday, a standoff erupted in Indore as locals pelted stones at municipal workers and police personnel during a RE-2 road clearance operation in the Bicholi Kakad area. The incident occurred around 11 AM when the Municipal Corporation and district administration launched the operation to remove obstructions obstructing a nearly one-kilometer stretch between Bengali Square and Pipliyahana.

Teams with JCBs and Poclain machines arrived at Bicholi Kakad, Shiv Nagar, and Shiv Darshan Nagar, accompanied by a police contingent. However, some residents opposed the action, leading to stone pelting and ensuing chaos. Two people sustained injuries and were taken to the hospital for treatment. Police used plastic pipes to disperse the crowd and subsequently detained two individuals in connection with the disturbance.

The RE-2 road, which spans 4.25 km and is 45 meters wide, has seen 3.20 km of construction completed. The remaining 1 km has been halted for three years due to structures and settlements. Around ₹55 crore has been spent on the project, with 325 families relocated and 22 houses left behind due to a court stay. Authorities plan to relocate families from Shiv Nagar and Shiv Darshan Nagar to the Nilgiri complex, with construction resuming once the hurdles are cleared.

The completed road is expected to enhance connectivity and alleviate traffic pressure on major roads.