As Tomatoes Prices Reach Rs 120 per Kg, A Rs 2.5 Lakh Robbery In Karnataka
NDTV
Like other states, Karnataka has also seen tomato prices increasing very rapidly in recent days. Tomato prices in Bengaluru range from Rs 101 to 121 per kilogram.
Tomatoes worth Rs 2.5 lakh were allegedly stolen from a farm of a woman in Karnataka. The thieves allegedly decamped with 50-60 bags of tomatoes from the farm located in Goni Somanahalli village of Hassan district Tuesday night.
Based on the woman farmer, Dharini's complaint, a case of theft was filed at Halebeedu police station. Dharani said that the theft happened as they were planning to cut the crop and transport it to the Bengaluru market as the tomato price reached above Rs 120 per Kilogram.
Dharani said that the thieves stole the 50-60 bags of tomatoes and destroyed the remaining standing crop.
