Belagavi, Nov. 5 -- Tensions escalated in Belagavi on Thursday as police detained prominent farmer leader Chunappa Poojary alongside hundreds of protestors gathered at Muktimath ahead of a planned 'Jail Bharo' protest called by farmers' associations.

Follwoing the protest, farmers have alleged that the government is suppressing the farmers' struggle. The demonstration was called to press key demands, including that the Chief Minister announce Rs 1,000 as State Advised Price (SAP) support price per tonne of sugarcane over and above the Central Govt's Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP).

Meanwhile, in response to the detentions, farmers have called for road blockades at various places across the district.

Speaking before his detention, Chu...