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Out of which, two mills-Bijnor and Chandpur did not clear the sugarcane dues of previous crushing season. During the lathicharge, some farmers got injuries as well.According to circle officer, Mahesh Kumar, “Police had detained eight farmers from the spot who were trying to immolate themselves. No lathicharge was ordered.”It is notable that there are nine sugar mills in the district which owe Rs 824 crore to 2.5 lakhs farmers. Police have detained around eight farmers including Rajendra Singh and district president Birendra Singh. Police have detained at least 8 farmers including Rajendra Singh , the national convener of the outfit..