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The protest turned violent as the farmers started agitating simultaneously at several places near Nevali, located about 50 kms away from adjoining Mumbai. The Navy is constructing a peripheral boundary wall to protect and safeguard defence land from further encroachment. "Land in reference is owned by the ministry of defence/ Indian Navy, and the state govt land records certify the same. Maharashtra: Farmers protest turns violent on Thane-Badlapur highway, protesting farmers say their land is being ac...
https://t.co/gs1UAElIsj — ANI (@ANI_news) 1498107824000MUMBAI/THANE: Over 25 people, including 12 policemen, 12 farmers and two journalists, were injured after farmers' protests turned violent on Kalyan-Haji Malang Road over Nevali village land row.An injured cop as the protesters clashed with policeThe angry farmers also blocked the busy Kalyan-Haji Malang road and set 10 vehicles on fire, including four police vans. "It seems the attack was pre-planned and we are going to file a case of attempt to murder against them (protesters)..