Buxar’s Lost Land: Police Brutality and Broken Promises Exposed

This exclusive ground report from Buxar, Bihar by Witty Chokha uncovers the unheard story of farmers whose lives were destroyed in the name of development.
A power plant project that once promised jobs and prosperity has instead brought pain, displacement, and injustice.

Villagers recount how police brutally beat women, children, and elderly farmers when they demanded fair land compensation. Their homes were demolished, their fields taken, and their dignity stripped away.
The company took their land, the government turned a blind eye, and promised jobs never came.

Yet, amidst the devastation, the people of Buxar remain resilient. As one woman said, “First give us our rights, then we’ll give you our vote.”

This report captures the betrayal, anger, and courage of Bihar’s forgotten farmers a stark reminder that true development cannot come at the cost of justice.