Karnal, Oct. 5 -- Several farmers from various villages of the district protested at the main gate of the new grain market in Karnal on Saturday, alleging slow paddy procurement.

The farmers also accused the authorities of not purchasing their crop at MSP and making cuts on the pretext of moisture content in the crop.

The enraged farmers parked their loaded tractor-trolleys to block the main gate of the market and staged a dharna, as a mark of protest.

Farmer Sukhbir Singh said that it has been nearly two weeks since the procurement started, but the farmers have to wait for hours to complete formalities and in the end are sent back in the name of high moisture or other reasons.

Farmer Surjit alleged that despite protests earlier, the ...