WATCH: Massive Protest Erupts In Karnataka's Haveri Over Price Drop Of Byadagi Red Chilies

A group of farmers reportedly vandalised an Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) and pelted stones at the building in Haveri.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah asked to submit a report to identify the causes of the price drop.

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One person was injured after a massive protest broke out at Byadagi wholesale market over the sudden fall in the prices of famous Byadagi red chilies in Karnataka's Haveri district on Monday. A group of farmers reportedly vandalised an Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) and pelted stones at the building. They also set vehicles on fire. 

According to ANI, a huge protest was held by farmers in Haveri over the decrease in the prices of the famous Byadagi red chilies at the Byadagi wholesale market.

Haveri SP Anshukumar said, "There is an uproar about chilli price... One person was also injured... Investigation is underway and we will provide complete information soon... We have already taken some people in custody... The implementation of Section 144 is under review..." 

#WATCH | Haveri, Karnataka: A huge protest was held by farmers in Haveri over the decrease in the prices of the famous Byadagi red chilies at the Byadagi wholesale market. (11.03) pic.twitter.com/aST3ktfK2D

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On Monday, when police officers and a fire truck reached the location to manage the situation, they stopped people from entering the market. Later, the police dispersed the crowd and gained control of the area.

Taking to reporters, Home Minister G Parameshwara said that chilli prices had gone down from Rs 20,000 per quintal to Rs 8,000 per quintal in a single day and that led to a commotion in Haveri APMC market. It is being checked whether this kind of price fall has happened in all the APMC markets or only in the Haveri market, according to PTI.

The CM asked to submit a report to identify the causes of the price drop. He mentioned that subsequent steps would be determined by the findings of the report.