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Farmers Protest in Baran Over DAP Fertilizer Shortage and Closed Shops
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News18•05-10-2026, 17:59
Farmers Protest in Baran Over DAP Fertilizer Shortage and Closed Shops
- •Farmers in Baran district staged a road protest on Shahabad Road after a local DAP fertilizer shop was abruptly closed.
- •The sudden protest caused a massive traffic jam, leaving long queues of vehicles stranded on both sides of the road.
- •Farmers complained that despite waiting for hours, adequate DAP fertilizer was not being provided for the Rabi season.
- •Protesters expressed deep anger as local administration and police officials failed to reach the spot even after being informed.
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Farmers staged a protest on Shahabad Road after their anger flared up when a fertilizer shop closed down without providing adequate DAP fertilizer, which they desperately need for the upcoming Rabi season.
The farmers' sit-in completely disrupted the traffic system, resulting in long queues of vehicles forming on both sides of the road and causing significant difficulties for commuters and drivers.
Despite receiving information regarding the road blockade and farmers' protest, no representatives from the police or administration reached the spot, which further increased the anger among the farmers.
