Villagers In Telangana Call Off Protest Against Ethanol Factory

Villagers in Nirmal district of Telangana, who had been protesting against the establishment of an ethanol factory, called off their agitation on Wednesday, after the government ordered a halt to the ongoing construction of the facility.

The protesters, who gheraoed a woman revenue department official for four hours on Tuesday, resumed their protest on Wednesday during which stones were thrown at the police.

The issue also led to a war of words between the BRS and ruling Congress.

District Collector Abhilasha Abhinav on Wednesday held discussions with the villagers regarding the factory in Dilawarpur mandal and assured them that the matter had been reported to the state government and taken to the Chief Minister's notice, according to an official release.