Hanumangarh, 12 DecemberThe movement that started against the Dune Ethanol Private Limited factory in Tibbi (Rathikheda) area of Hanumangarh district of Rajasthan has not subsided even on the fourth day, Internet services remained closed in the area on Friday also, In connection with the demonstration and disturbance, the police have so far registered cases against 107 people and 40 have been detained,
An important meeting of the core committee is proposed at Tibbi’s Gurudwara on Friday afternoon at 2 pm. On the other hand, women have accused the police of opening fire. He also presented alleged bullet shells at Gurdwara Singh Sabha. Due to tension, many people locked their houses and went to relatives’ places, while some have taken shelter in Gurdwara Singh Sabha. Injured protesters are also being treated here.
Two rounds of talks failed, allegations and counter-allegations continue
Two rounds of talks between farmers and the administration on Thursday remained inconclusive. ADG VK Singh said that the situation was peaceful till December 10, but outsiders fueled the disturbance. At the same time, District General Secretary of All India Kisan Sabha, Mangej Chaudhary alleged that the weapons of the police were rusty, otherwise there could have been a huge loss of life. He announced Collectorate siege on 17 December.
Sadulshahr MLA Gurveer Singh Brar also reached the Gurudwara and interacted with the farmers. On the other hand, Jogaram Patel described the incident as “sponsored” and said that it was not a farmers’ movement, but a violent demonstration by outsiders. He said that the government is ready for talks, but action is necessary against those who take law into their own hands.
What happened on 10th December?
On Wednesday, protesters entered the under-construction factory by breaking the wall and set the office on fire. After this there was a heated clash and stone pelting between the police and the farmers. More than 70 people including Congress MLA were injured. Many injured stayed in the Gurudwara overnight. Internet is still down in the area and more than 30 families around the factory have left their homes and moved to safer places.
People’s cry – “Save our land, air and water”
Sukhjeet Kaur alleged that the police beat her. He said that if the factory starts, pollution will increase and health crisis will arise – the risk of diseases like asthma, cancer and skin diseases will increase. Balwinder Kaur said that it has been 16 months since the movement. He repeatedly appealed to the administration that the factory should not be approved because polluted water would seep into the ground and the ground water would become unfit for drinking.
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