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Agriculture
Farmers Protest at Karnataka Toll Plaza Halts NH-48 Traffic
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 15 Oct 2026, 03:36 AM
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Farmers staged a protest at a toll plaza on NH‑48 in Karnataka, causing significant traffic delays. Maharashtra police advised motorists to use alternate routes.
Farmers gathered outside a toll plaza on National Highway 48 in Karnataka, demanding better support and relief measures. The protest led to a halt in traffic, with vehicles piling up for several hours.
Maharashtra police, whose jurisdiction extends to the highway, issued advisories urging commuters to take alternate routes to avoid the congestion. The police also monitored the situation to ensure safety and order.
The protest was reported as peaceful, with no incidents of violence or property damage. Local authorities are working to resolve the farmers’ concerns while restoring normal traffic flow on the highway.
Maharashtra police, whose jurisdiction extends to the highway, issued advisories urging commuters to take alternate routes to avoid the congestion. The police also monitored the situation to ensure safety and order.
The protest was reported as peaceful, with no incidents of violence or property damage. Local authorities are working to resolve the farmers’ concerns while restoring normal traffic flow on the highway.