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Agriculture
Indore Farmers Protest
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 20 Jul 2026, 02:02 PM
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Hundreds of farmers protested in Indore against land acquisition for the Western Ring Road construction, demanding four times the compensation. The protest turned violent, prompting police to use water cannons.
The farmers' protest in Indore's Shipra area was sparked by the acquisition of land for the Western Ring Road construction. The farmers are demanding four times the compensation for their land. The situation turned violent when the protesters clashed with the police, who then used water cannons to disperse the crowd. The protest caused traffic congestion in the area, affecting daily commuters. The farmers' demands have not been met yet, and the situation remains tense.