Archive · 22 Jun 2025
Police Lathicharge Farmers in Maharashtra, Sparking Opposition Outcry
Imagine some farmers were upset about something and gathered at a sugarcane farm.
Suddenly, police started hitting them with sticks.
The police said it was because the farmers had something that could catch fire, potentially putting people in danger.
The opposition party is angry and wants to know why the police acted this way.
They believe the government is favoring companies over farmers, especially regarding windmill projects and compensation for land.
Some politicians are saying this is unfair and unjust, while the police are defending their actions.
Police lathi-charged farmers at a sugarcane farm in Maharashtra.
The incident occurred in the Tandulwadi area of Dharashiv district.
Opposition leader Ambadas Danve condemned the police action and demanded action against the officers.
Police claimed the lathicharge was due to farmers carrying inflammable substances.
An MP alleged injustice related to windmill projects and lack of compensation for land owners.
- Who
- Police and farmers were involved.
- What
- Police lathi-charged a group of farmers.
- When
- Sunday, June 22, according to the report.
- Where
- Tandulwadi area of Dharashiv district, Maharashtra.
- Why
- Police claimed the lathicharge was due to farmers carrying inflammable substances, Opposition alleges injustice.
Opposition's Stance
Police and Government's Stance
Use of Force
Opposition's Stance
The police action was unacceptable and should be investigated. The government is supporting companies over the rights of farmers.
Police and Government's Stance
Police were justified in using force due to the presence of inflammable substances and to protect the lives of people at the spot.
Farmer Treatment
Opposition's Stance
Farmers were treated unjustly and the lathicharge was an act of oppression.
Police and Government's Stance
Police took action to prevent any potential harm to the individuals involved in the incident.
- Location
- Tandulwadi, Dharashiv district, Maharashtra
- Date of Incident
- June 22 (Reported)
- Involved Parties
- Police, Farmers, Shiv Sena (UBT)
- Allegation
- Injustice regarding windmill projects, lack of compensation
- Police Justification
- Farmers carrying inflammable substances