Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Karnataka Farmers Protest Turns Violent with Stone-Pelting Incident
Farmers in Karnataka were protesting because they wanted more money for their sugarcane.
The protest had been going on for many days.
On Friday, when police tried to clear protesters blocking a highway, some people threw stones at the police.
This hurt some police officers and damaged their vehicles.
The farmers' leaders said these stone-throwers were not real protesters but troublemakers.
The police said they didn't use force and are looking for those who threw stones.
Meanwhile, the Chief Minister announced a new price for sugarcane that factories will pay.
He set it at Rs 3,300 per tonne.
The police say the highway is clear now.
Tension arose in Belagavi district during a sugarcane farmers' protest when miscreants allegedly pelted stones at police and vehicles.
Six police personnel were injured and several vehicles were damaged during the incident near Hattargi toll in Hukkeri taluk.
Farmers' leaders distanced themselves from the stone-pelting, stating the perpetrators were not genuine protesters but were aiming to discredit their movement.
Police confirmed that no force was used by them and stated that the situation is now under control with highway traffic restored.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a revised sugarcane procurement price of Rs 3,300 per tonne for sugarcane yielding 11.25% recovery.
- Who
- Sugarcane farmers, miscreants, police personnel, farmers' leaders, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
- What
- A farmers' protest demanding higher sugarcane prices turned violent with stone-pelting incidents, leading to injuries and damages. The Chief Minister announced a new procurement price for sugarcane.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Belagavi district, Karnataka, particularly near the Pune-Bengaluru highway in Hukkeri taluk.
- Why
- Farmers are protesting for a higher procurement price for sugarcane (demanding Rs 3,500 per tonne). The violence occurred when police were evicting protesters blocking the highway, and the new price was announced by the Chief Minister.
Farmers' Leaders
Police
Stone-Pelting Incident
Farmers' Leaders
The stone pelters were not genuine farmer protesters but miscreants trying to tarnish the image of the agitation.
Police
Miscreants allegedly pelted stones at police and vehicles while police were evicting protesters blocking the highway, resulting in injuries to six police personnel and damage to vehicles.
Use of Force
Farmers' Leaders
Not applicable as farmers' leaders distanced themselves from the stone-pelting.
Police
No force was used by the police despite the stone-pelting incident, maintaining discipline and control.
- New Sugarcane Procurement Price
- Rs 3,300 per tonne (for 11.25% recovery)
- Protest Demands
- Rs 3,500 per tonne of sugarcane
- Protest Location
- Belagavi district, Hukkeri taluk, Mudalagi taluk, and other north Karnataka districts
- Incident Date
- Friday
- Incident Details
- Stone pelting at police and vehicles during eviction of protesters from Pune-Bengaluru highway
- Casualties
- Six police personnel injured
- Damages
- Several police vehicles damaged
- Current Status
- Situation under control, highway traffic restored
Sources
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