The Chandil dam in Seraikela-Kharsawan

Jamshedpur, June 15: Ever since authorities announced that the radial gates of Chandil dam would be closed from June 30, submerging about 50 villages in the process, panic-stricken residents of Chandil and Ichagarh block in Seraikela-Kharsawan district have been mobilising support to thwart the move.