<p>In its order dated February 8, the SHRC directed the government to pay Rs 25,000 each to the three farmers, who were hand-cuffed while being taken from Dharwad jail, where they had been kept after being arrested for protesting against land acquisition in Dhavangere last month.<br /><br />The three, Rajesabu, Kotreshappa and K Darsharath went on hunger strike in the jail and developed health problems. <br /><br />They were hand-cuffed while being taken to hospital despite their ill health, the sources said.</p>
<p>In its order dated February 8, the SHRC directed the government to pay Rs 25,000 each to the three farmers, who were hand-cuffed while being taken from Dharwad jail, where they had been kept after being arrested for protesting against land acquisition in Dhavangere last month.<br /><br />The three, Rajesabu, Kotreshappa and K Darsharath went on hunger strike in the jail and developed health problems. <br /><br />They were hand-cuffed while being taken to hospital despite their ill health, the sources said.</p>
