IndiaResidents of a Scheduled Tribe settlement in Kannur, Kerala, suspended their 17-day hunger strike against a laterite quarry after the District Collector issued a temporary stop memo halting quarrying. The protest, led by local activists, accused a private entity of acquiring land meant for housing under a government scheme and obtaining mining permits through fraudulent means. They warned that quarrying on an ecologically sensitive hill threatened the livelihoods and cultural sites of approximately 50 tribal families. The quarry operators had resumed operations under police protection after a favorable High Court ruling, prompting the hunger strike. Following investigations by the Department of Mining and Geology, the Collector ordered a halt due to concerns over a public road being within 50 meters of the site. Earlier, two protesters had been hospitalized during the strike, and the protest committee planned a public meeting to determine next steps.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced account of both the protesters' claims and the legal actions taken by authorities. It reports on the allegations against the quarry operators without overtly criticizing or praising either side. The focus remains on factual developments rather than ideological framing
