Protests broke out in Hyderabad’s Shamshabad on Saturday as farmers opposed the fencing of 650 acres earmarked for a proposed high-speed train hub. The demonstration turned tense after protesters allegedly hurled stones and chilli powder at police personnel, prompting detentions. Farmers claimed they had cultivated the land for years, while officials maintained that the parcel belongs to the government. Protests broke out in Hyderabad’s Shamshabad on Saturday as farmers opposed the fencing of 650 acres earmarked for a proposed high-speed train hub. The demonstration turned tense after protesters allegedly hurled stones and chilli powder at police personnel, prompting detentions. Farmers claimed they had cultivated the land for years, while officials maintained that the parcel belongs to the government.
