Bagalkote (Karnataka), Nov 13 (PTI) Tension prevailed in parts of Bagalkote district on Thursday as several tractors and trolleys carrying sugarcane to a factory in Rabkavi Banhatti taluk were set on fire, allegedly by miscreants.

The incident occurred amid ongoing protests by sugarcane farmers demanding Rs 3,500 per tonne for their produce, police officials said. Firefighting personnel rushed to the spot to bring the blaze under control.

Farmer leaders, however, claimed the protesters had no role in the incident and suggested it may have been orchestrated by miscreants to tarnish their agitation.

Reports also indicated some stone-pelting during the incident, injuring several people, including police personnel, sources said.

Following the incident, Bagalkote Deputy Commissioner, exerci

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