Hanumangarh Ethanol Factory Row: MLA Rupinder Singh Detained, ADGP on Site

• A farmers' protest against an ethanol factory in Rathikheda, Hanumangarh, turned violent, resulting in 16 vehicles being burned and 5 police officers injured.
• Farmers oppose the 450-crore factory, citing fears of pollution, groundwater contamination, and crop damage, despite its 2022 approval.
• MLA Rupinder Singh Kunner was detained; ADGP V.K. Singh arrived as authorities imposed Section 144, suspended internet, and deployed heavy police.
• Farmers plan a meeting to strategize further, while officials warn against violence and emphasize the factory's economic benefits and legal approvals.

Why It Matters: Violent Hanumangarh ethanol factory protests show deep industry vs. community conflict.