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Bhopal Farmers Protest Continues Day 2, Police Tighten Security on Hoshangabad Road
✍️ TOI City
🗓 29 Jul 2026, 01:40 PM
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Farmers in Bhopal staged a second day of protest over procurement and pricing issues, prompting police to erect barricades and close schools on Hoshangabad Road to prevent a march to the CM's residence.
The farmers’ protest in Bhopal entered its second day on Monday, demanding better procurement rates and fair pricing for their produce.
In response, the police increased security along Hoshangabad Road, setting up barricades to block any attempt to march towards the chief minister’s house.
The heightened security measures have caused significant traffic disruptions on the main thoroughfare, and the collector ordered the closure of all schools situated on Hoshangabad Road for the day.
The protest is part of a broader movement across the state, where farmers have been voicing concerns over the state’s procurement policies and the prices offered for their crops.
In response, the police increased security along Hoshangabad Road, setting up barricades to block any attempt to march towards the chief minister’s house.
The heightened security measures have caused significant traffic disruptions on the main thoroughfare, and the collector ordered the closure of all schools situated on Hoshangabad Road for the day.
The protest is part of a broader movement across the state, where farmers have been voicing concerns over the state’s procurement policies and the prices offered for their crops.