Bengaluru, Nov 14 (PTI) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said an investigation will be conducted to identify those responsible for setting fire to tractors and trolleys loaded with sugarcane in this district.

The incident occurred on Thursday evening during a farmers’ protest, which demanded Rs 3,500 per tonne for their produce.

Tension prevailed in parts of Bagalkote after several sugarcane-laden tractors and trolleys headed to a factory in Rabkavi Banhatti taluk were set ablaze, allegedly by miscreants.

"Almost all farmers have accepted the sugarcane procurement price of Rs 3,300 per tonne. Only farmers in Mudhol have not agreed to it. Discussions with them are underway," Siddaramaiah said.

Speaking to reporters here, he stated that the government would thoroughly inve

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