Bhubaneswar, Aug. 28 -- More than 100 farmers from several panchayats in Odisha's Puri approached Balanga police on Thursday over alleged crop damage caused by bulls and calves. The farmers sought a solution to the problem, stating that the animals damaged vegetable crops as well as paddy fields.

The issue reportedly intensified as the number of bulls in the area reportedly increased. Farmers from Uchhupur, Gopinathpur, Balanga, Chandraideipur and Rupudeipur panchayats raised concerns over the repeated damage to their crops.

Following the farmers' complaint, the Additional Superintendent of Police and other officials reached the spot to control and manage the crowd. The officials interacted with the locals amid the growing concern over ...