politics

Botun residents suspend protest over burned excavator

Residents of Botun have temporarily suspended protests against the construction of a controversial wastewater treatment plant pending the discovery of who set fire to an excavator at the construction site.

Botun residents suspend protest over burned excavator

TL;DR

  • Residents of Botun have temporarily suspended protests against a wastewater treatment plant.
  • The protests were halted after an excavator at the construction site was burned.
  • Police have launched an investigation into the arson.
  • The Mayor of Podgorica called the incident a 'coup d'état'.
  • Residents believe the burning of the excavator is a tactic by the authorities to provoke a negative reaction and justify forceful intervention.
  • Residents are demanding the perpetrator be found before resuming protests.