Police arrest two farmers alleging toddy tapping, Farmers’ Outfit protest

Coimbatore : Vadavalli police today arrested two farmers from Perur today alleging toddy tapping. Condemning the arrests, Farmers’ Association (Apolitical) staged protests in front of police station and demanded the release of the farmers.

Several coconut farmers in Perur are involved in producing ‘Neera’ products. Alleging toddy tapping, Vadavalli police arrested two farmers, Arunkumar and Durai from here today. Hearing about this, other farmers from the area gathered at the police station and protested condemning the arrests. The protesters alleged that police have filed a false case against the farmers and they demanded their release immediately. Protesters said that they would indulge in continuous protests if the farmers aren’t released.