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Ten Farmers Detained in Rajasthan During Protest Over Irrigation Water
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News18•18-10-2026, 21:00
Ten Farmers Detained in Rajasthan During Protest Over Irrigation Water
- •Ten farmers were detained by police in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar district during a protest march demanding irrigation water for rabi crops.
- •Protesters removed barricades, moved trucks, and blocked roads after talks with officials failed.
- •The agitation was led by the Khet Bachao Kisan Bachao Sangharsh Samiti over canal water distribution rules.
- •A minor scuffle broke out between the farmers and police during the march towards Birdhwal Head of Indira Gandhi Canal.
- •Protesters also burnt effigies of the chief minister, irrigation minister, and Bikaner MP.
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Police detained 10 farmers in Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar district after protesters demanding irrigation water for rabi crops and changes in canal water distribution rules removed barricades, moved trucks, and blocked roads.
The protest march toward Birdhwal Head was organized under the banner of the Khet Bachao Kisan Bachao Sangharsh Samiti.
The farmers are demanding the release of water into the Anupgarh branch canal, adequate irrigation water for sowing rabi crops, and changes to the canal water distribution schedule.
