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- Farmers in Yalagalahalli village near Chickballapur blocked roads with tractors on Monday to protest against mining trucks and stone crushers, saying they will not allow the trucks to pass.
- More than 30 crushers operate near the village, and farmers say the dust settling on their lands is coating and drying crops such as chandu flowers, maize, ragi, pomegranate and roses, even when watered.
- The farmers also accused officials of staying silent while crushers operate in violation of rules and said they hold the district administration responsible.
- They have warned of intensifying their agitation if the problem is not resolved.
What to watch next
- Whether the district administration or officials respond to the farmers' complaints about crusher dust and rule violations
- Whether the farmers intensify their protest as they have warned if the issue is unresolved
- Whether mining truck movement resumes or continues to be blocked in Yalagalahalli
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