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Soybean Stocks Torched in Latur, Four Farmers Suffer Major Losses Amid Drought
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News18•13-10-2026, 23:15
Soybean Stocks Torched in Latur, Four Farmers Suffer Major Losses Amid Drought
- •Unidentified miscreants set fire to harvested soybean stocks kept in heaps by four farmers in a village in Maharashtra's Latur district.
- •The affected farmers faced severe water scarcity and drought conditions while cultivating their soybean crops with limited irrigation.
- •The destroyed produce included large quantities belonging to Manohar Gangaram Burse, Sheshrao Gangaram Burse, Bhausaheb Tukaram Burse, and Vishnukant Narsing Madlapure.
- •The combined financial losses for the four farmers are estimated to be around Rs 14 lakh.
- •Local police and revenue officials have inspected the site, registered a complaint, and villagers are demanding an immediate investigation and financial aid.
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Four farmers suffered combined losses estimated at around Rs 14 lakh after their harvested soybean stocks, kept in heaps in their fields, were allegedly set on fire by an unidentified person.
The soybean stock belonging to Manohar Gangaram Burse, harvested from 18 acres and estimated at 75 quintals, was completely destroyed in the blaze.
Jalkot police inspector Shriram Machewad inspected the spot, talathi Akash Pawar carried out a damage assessment, and villagers have registered a complaint demanding a thorough investigation and immediate financial assistance for the affected farmers.
