Lorry drivers protest over delay in unloading in Toopran

Lorry drivers staged a protest at the Toopran godown in Medak, alleging delays in paddy unloading and preferential treatment for politically recommended vehicles. Farmers also accused officials of illegal weight deductions and collecting excessive hamali charges during paddy procurement operations

Medak: Lorry drivers at the Toopran godown staged a protest accusing some officials of delaying the unloading of paddy while giving priority to vehicles recommended by politicians. The drivers said they had been waiting at the godown for more than two days.

Meanwhile, farmers who reached the place also accused the officials of cutting five kg from every quintal of paddy in violation of guidelines, besides collecting Rs 72 per quintal as hamali charges. The farmers lamented that they were earning nothing from farming as the alleged loot continued unchecked.

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