Watch: Farmers throw chilli powder at Telangana police in protest against land fencing
Farmers and local residents in Shamshabad, Hyderabad, clashed with police and government officials during a protest against the fencing of land designated for a high-speed rail hub. Protesters, who claim to have cultivated the land for years, allegedly threw stones and chilli powder at security personnel, though no serious injuries were reported.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing tension between infrastructure development projects and the land rights of local communities in India.
HYDERABAD: Tension prevailed on the outskirts of Hyderabad on Saturday after farmers and local residents protesting against the fencing of 650 acres of land earmarked for a proposed high-speed train hub in Shamshabad allegedly threw stones and chilli powder at police personnel, including an IPS officer, officials said.Several protesters, including political activists, were detained as authorities moved ahead with securing the site.According to police sources, the protesters opposed revenue department officials and personnel from the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA), who were fencing the government land identified for the project.Police said women protesters allegedly threw chilli powder during the agitation.While no police personnel were injured, the powder fell on the clothes of two policemen.Deputy Commissioner of Police (Chevella) Yogesh Gautam washed his face and eyes with water after the incident, though officials clarified that he was not injured.The protest, which began on Saturday morning, intensified as demonstrators…
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