Police disperse villagers opposing alleged excavation by ONGC
Police said the villagers had earlier claimed there was a leak in an ONGC pipeline and had blocked the Kumbakonam main road.
However, they dispersed after police officials held talks.
Later, police said, they resorted to road roko following which a mild lathicharge was made to disperse them.
ONGC officials were not immediately available for comment.
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