Hanumangarh: FIR Names Top Leaders in Ethanol Factory Arson; Political Storm Brews

• An ethanol factory in Hanumangarh's Rathikheda was attacked and set on fire on December 10, sparking political controversy.
• An FIR names Congress MLA Abhimanyu Poonia, MP Kuldeep Indora, and CPM leader Balwan Poonia, alleging they incited the crowd.
• Police claim inflammatory speeches at a farmers' meeting led to the mob attacking the plant with weapons and tractors.
• Congress denies the allegations as political vendetta, stating their objection is the plant's use of Indira Gandhi Canal water.
• Farmers oppose the plant due to high water consumption and environmental concerns, planning further protests on Dec 17 with Rakesh Tikait.

Why It Matters: Political leaders are accused of inciting farmer violence at an ethanol plant.