Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:17pm on 11 Mar 2024,Monday India
Farmers in Haveri district, Karnataka, vandalized an APMC mandi, hurling stones and setting ablaze three vehicles due to declining chilli prices. The incident occurred in Byadagi area, where Andhra Pradesh farmers, selling chillies, expressed frustration over prices dropping from Rs 20,000-25,000 to Rs 10,000-15,000 per 100 kgs within a week. Congress MLA Basavaraj Neelappa Shivannanavar confirmed the farmers' grievances. Videos depict farmers chasing police attempting to intervene. The situation underscores agricultural distress amid fluctuating commodity prices, prompting violent protests from farmers seeking redressal.
