Lagatar24 Desk
Patna, Jan 11: Farmer’s protest in Buxar for compensation for land acquisition for a thermal power plant on Wednesday descended into violence. Villagers demanding a better price for the land being acquired for Chausa Power Plant attacked a police party and set a car on fire.
The police used a lathi-charge to try and contain the situation, but when the locals started acting violently, they had no choice but to start shooting.
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A group of farmers are protesting here demanding better rates for their land which is being acquired for Chausa Power Plant pic.twitter.com/OKdYXIO2MC
— ANI (@ANI) January 11, 2023
During the altercations, four cops were hurt. More police officers have been stationed nearby.
Further details awaited.
