Hanumangarh Farmers Protest Ethanol Plant; Police Deployed, Internet Cut

• Farmers' Mahapanchayat in Hanumangarh protests proposed ethanol factory in Rathikheda, Tibbi area.
• District administration on high alert with over 1440 police personnel, additional forces, and senior officials deployed.
• Internet services suspended in the district, and Section 163 is in effect to maintain law and order.
• Prominent farmer leader Rakesh Tikait is expected to participate, with Congress also extending support.
• Farmers warn administration: 20 days to address demands, or another Mahapanchayat in Sangaria on January 7.

Why It Matters: Hanumangarh farmers protest ethanol plant amidst heavy police presence and internet shutdown.