Tensions Soar in Jalgaon as Farmers Attempt ‘Jalsamadhi’ Over Land Compensation Dispute
Jalgaon, Maharashtra |Farmers from Muktainagar taluka in Jalgaon district staged a dramatic ‘Jalsamadhi’ protest on Sunday by entering the Purna River. Their demand: fair compensation for land acquired for the Indore-Hyderabad highway project. The protest led to clashes between farmers and the police, resulting in chaos and injuries on-site. What was the issue? Land belonging […]