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Mudhol Sugarcane Strike Ends With Rs 3,300 Deal After Sameerwadi Arson

Investigators are examining the Sameerwadi arson, with losses now being tallied.

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People look on as smoke billows from sugarcane on fire after several tractors and trolleys carrying sugarcane to a factory were allegedly set ablaze by miscreants, in Bagalkote.
Sugarcane farmers end stir: Factories agree to pay Rs 3,300 per tonne
Siddaramaiah said the government would thoroughly investigate the incident.

Overview

  • After talks led by district in‑charge minister R. B. Thimmapur, farmers agreed to Rs 3,300 per tonne with an agreed timetable for payments within 14 days.
  • Factory owners pledged to clear roughly Rs 20 crore in pending dues within four days and to settle new bills within two weeks.
  • Police said the torching of sugarcane-laden tractors was a premeditated act by miscreants who brought petrol, while farmer leaders denied any role.
  • Prohibitory orders under BNSS Section 163 remain in force in Jamkhandi, Mudhol and Rabkavi-Banahatti through November 16 with heightened security.
  • Damage counts reported range widely—from at least 15 vehicles to 30–100-plus—while mills have restarted crushing under police protection and compensation assessments proceed.