JOIN USContinuing their protest against the release of water to Tamil Nadu from KRS dam, members of Kasturi Karnataka Janapara Vedike tried to grab attention by burying themselves in soil, at Maddur lake, on Wednesday.
The protest entered the sixth day on Wednesday. The protesters dug earth with excavators, and buried themselves partially in the soil, saying, “Give us water or bury us completely.”
Tahsildar S Harsha visited the spot and pacified them. He promised the agitators that he has already submitted a report to the government and has suggested releasing water into canals. He advised them to continue with their protest in a peaceful manner instead of resorting to such gimmicks.
Yielding to his request, the protesters came out of the pits, but threatened to continue with the protests till the government decides to stop releasing water.