2008 Haveri police shooting

Mass shooting in Haveri January 2026 2008 Haveri police shooting 10 June 2008 Haveri district, Karnataka, India Protests over shortage of subsidized fertilizers Dozens reported 2 Karnataka Police The 2008 Haveri police shooting was an incident that occurred on 10 June 2008 in Haveri district in the Indian state of Karnataka, when police opened fire on farmers protesting shortages of subsidized fertilizers during the pre-monsoon sowing season. Two protesters, Siddalingappa Churi and Puttappa Honnati, were killed, and several others were injured in the firing.10 June 2025 Farmers pay tributes to those killed in 2008 Haveri police firing https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/farmers-pay-tributes-to-those-killed-in-2008-haveri-police-firing/article69679482.ece 17 January 2026 The Hindu en-IN 0971-751X The event triggered widespread protests across Karnataka and drew political scrutiny toward the state government led by B. S. Yediyurappa.10 June 2008 One killed as police fires on farmers demanding fertilizer https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/one-killed-as-police-fires-on-farmers-demanding-fertilizer/articleshow/3118010.cms 18 January 2026 The Times of India Background The protests were rooted in a broader fertilizer supply crisis affecting Karnataka during the 2008 kharif agricultural season. Farmers reported acute shortages of key inputs such as diammonium phosphate (DAP) and urea, which were critical for rain-fed agriculture. According to state and central government figures, Karnataka received significantly less fertilizer than its projected requirement, contributing to delayed sowing and rising costs for rural cultivators.11 June 2008 Fertilizer crisis exposes countrywide shortage https://www.livemint.com/Politics/VD90lz23V0GiKojYHUeHkK/Fertilizer-crisis-exposes-countrywide-shortage.html 18 January 2026 Mint In the days leading up to the incident, farmer unions and local cultivators had gathered near the Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) office in Haveri town, organizing marches and road blockades to demand immediate government intervention. The demonstrators called for the release of fertilizer stocks through cooperative societies and accused officials and private dealers of mismanagement and profiteering.10 June 2008 Farmers stir in Karnataka turns violent, 1 killed https://m.economictimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/farmers-stir-in-karnataka-turns-violent-1-killed/articleshow/3118515.cms 18 January 2026 The Economic Times Authorities initially used lathi charges and tear gas to disperse demonstrators. According to official and media reports, the situation deteriorated after some protesters allegedly began pelting stones and attempting to damage police vehicles, prompting officers to resort to live firing to restore order.31 December 2008 Police firing on farmers puts govt in a spot https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2008/Dec/31/police-firing-on-farmers-put-govt-in-a-spot-14637.html 18 January 2026 The New Indian Express Aftermath The two men killed in the shooting were declared dead at the scene, while the injured were initially treated at a government hospital in Haveri and later transferred to the Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences in Hubballi for advanced care.Karnataka: Farmer killed in police firing https://www.rediff.com/news/2008/jun/10farmer.htm 17 January 2026 Rediff.com Contemporary reports estimated that dozens of protesters required medical attention for bullet and baton injuries.9 June 2011 4th anniversary of police firing incident of Haveri https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubballi/4th-anniversary-of-police-firing-incident-of-haveri/articleshow/8792298.cms 17 January 2026 The Times of India 0971-8257 The incident drew condemnation from opposition parties and farmer organizations, who demanded a judicial inquiry and compensation for the victims’ families.15 June 2008 Judicial probe ordered in Karnataka police firing https://www.indiatoday.in/latest-headlines/story/judicial-probe-ordered-in-karnataka-police-firing-26321-2008-06-15 18 January 2026 India Today See also Agriculture in Karnataka List of cases of police brutality in India References Category:2000s in Karnataka Category:Belgaum division Category:Police brutality in India Category:June 2008 in India