Farmers agree to withdraw case against Piccadily distillery

Patiala, Feb 23 (UNI) 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.

He said one more affidavit was awaited after receipt which he will recommend the cancellation of FIR registered against the owner and management of factory under sections 269A, 284A, 285 and 427 of the IPC.

The complaint by villagers had alleged that contaminated water from the factory, which had had been kept stored in the pits, had overflowed into their field, and damaged crops.

UNI