Bengaluru: Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Tuesday stated an investigation was underway to search out out who instigated the violence in Haveri after the costs of the well-known Byadagi chilli crop fell within the Byadagi APMC market.
He stated that farmers from Andhra Pradesh additionally come to Byadgi market. “Six to seven autos have been set on fireplace by farmers. We don't know why the costs fell abruptly. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has requested for an investigation into the sudden fall in costs,'' he stated.
Parameshwara additionally clarified that there isn’t a connection between the violence and the accused Mohammad Shafi Nashipudi, a well known chilli dealer from Byadgi market, who was arrested for elevating pro-Pakistan slogans within the Meeting.
“There is no connection, we have to find out who is behind this violence. The investigation process will start from Tuesday.”
On Monday, chilli costs fell from Rs 20,000 per quintal to Rs 8,000. As quickly as the costs had been introduced, offended farmers began pelting stones on the APMC workplace and set fireplace to autos parked within the premises.
Some protesters additionally entered the workplace and vandalized it, damaging furnishings and breaking window panes.
Farmers claimed that the value of Byadgi chilli which was Rs 20,000 per quintal final week has dropped to Rs 8,000, and the value of the perfect crop is Rs 12,000.
In 2022, Byadgi chilli received a bumper worth of Rs 76,000 per quintal. Byadagi police is investigating the matter.
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