Hanumangarh Ethanol Plant Protest: The farmer’s protest against ethanol factory in Hanumangarh, Rajasthan, is escalating. Farmers broke down the factory wall and vandalised police vehicles. In retaliation, police used batons and tear gas, injuring more than 50 farmers. The farmers staged a massive protest and chanted slogans. Due to the tense situation, a heavy police presence has been deployed in the area since Thursday. The entire area has been transformed into a virtual fortress. Internet services have also been suspended in the region. A large community meeting (Mahapanchayat) has been called for 11 AM today.
Hanumangarh Ethanol News: Why are the farmers protesting?
Farmers in the Rathikheda area of Hanumangarh have been protesting for the past 15 months against the construction of an ethanol factory, which is being built at a cost of ₹450 crore. The farmers claim that the plant will increase pollution in the area, harm agriculture, and negatively impact the groundwater level. Hanumangarh Superintendent of Police Harishankar said that some police officers were injured in the violence, and some people have been taken into custody. He added that strict action will be taken against those who are creating unrest.
Hanumangarh Ethanol Plant Protest: Administration takes a tough stance
The town of Tibbi has been transformed into a virtual fortress since early morning in anticipation of a large public gathering (mahapanchayat) called to protest against the ethanol factory. A heavy police presence has been deployed in the town, and all roads leading in and out have been blocked. The market has been shut down, and internet services have been suspended. The movement, which has been ongoing for the past 15 months under the leadership of the ‘Remove the Factory, Save the Area’ struggle committee, intensified after the mahapanchayat on Wednesday. The crowd attempted to break down the wall of the under-construction plant, leading to a tense situation.
Following this violence, the administration has adopted a strict stance. Barricades have been erected at the site where the mahapanchayat was scheduled to take place. A large contingent of police and Rapid Action Force personnel has been deployed outside the factory.
Hanumangarh News: Internet services suspended
Internet services have been shut down in Tibba town, causing numerous problems for residents. Students and business owners alike are facing difficulties and are forced to work offline. Villagers say there is no need to shut down the internet as long as the protest remains peaceful. However, the administration has suspended internet services to prevent the spread of rumours.
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