Hyderabad: Farmers detained as protest erupts over land fencing for proposed bullet train hub near Shamshabad
Police detained several farmers protesting the fencing of around 650 acres at Bahadurguda near Shamshabad for a proposed bullet train hub. Farmers demanded clear assurances from the government before any land acquisition, while heavy police deployment continued in the area.
Hyderabad: Several farmers were taken into custody by the police at Bahadurguda near Shamshabad on Saturday when they protested the move of the officials to fence 650 acres of land.
The farmers refused to hand over their lands, demanding clear assurances from the government before any acquisition takes place.
The officials arrived to fence around 650 acres of land in Survey Nos. 28 and 62, identified for the proposed bullet train hub.
Since the last five days, heavy police deployed have continued at the Bahadurguda as the farmers protest the State government’s move.
On Saturday, the police took into custody several persons and shifted them to the police station when they allegedly tried to obstruct the fencing work.