Villagers in India protest against an ethanol factory, blocking roads and facing legal action.

Villagers in Nirmal district, Telangana, India, have protested for two days against an ethanol factory, citing concerns over health hazards and farmland damage. The protests led to a road blockade and the temporary halt of construction. Police were deployed, and cases were filed against 23 farmers for disrupting traffic and threatening officials. The district collector promised to address their concerns with the state chief minister, and the government is considering revoking the factory's construction permit.

November 27, 2024
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