Farmers to withdraw case against Piccadily Ltd

Patiala, Feb 23: A compromise has been reached between farmers and Piccadilly Sugar and Allied Industries Ltd, owned by former Haryana minister Venod Sharma in this district's Hariayu Khurd villagers, over crop loss due to industrial effluents.

According to police, Rs 4.50 lakh have been paid to affected farmers by the management of the sugar factory and distillery and in lieu the farmers have agreed to to withdraw the police case.

Two affidavits in this connection have been given to police, Bhag Singh, the SHO of Patran police station told UNI