Farmers’ Protest : Security was tightened at the Haryana-Punjab Shambhu Border on Thursday morning after police cleared concrete barricades set up to restrict the movement of protesting farmers. Bulldozers were also used to remove the barriers.
The move came after a late-night operation on Wednesday by Punjab Police, who dispersed the protesting farmers from their sit-in site. The farmers had been staging demonstrations at the border, advocating for demands that remain unresolved. Following the clearance, Patiala SSP Nanak Singh emphasized that the objective was to reopen the entire road for smooth traffic movement.
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What did the police say?
Speaking to ANI about the Farmers’ Protest, SSP Nanak Singh emphasized that no force was used as the protesting farmers cooperated. He stated that the demonstration at the Shambhu Border had been ongoing for a long time, and police cleared the area in the presence of Duty Magistrates after issuing proper warnings. Some protesters voluntarily left and were sent home by bus. Additionally, structures and vehicles at the site are being removed to fully reopen the road for traffic.
Haryana Police will soon take action, and once they clear their side, highway movement will resume, SSP stated. He emphasized that no force was needed as farmers cooperated and boarded buses voluntarily. Authorities also dismantled temporary structures set up by protesters. Police detained several farmer leaders, including Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on an indefinite fast, and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha leader Sarvan Singh Pandher.
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Rakesh Tikait condemns Punjab govt’s action
BKU spokesperson Rakesh Tikait condemned the Punjab government’s actions. He criticized the authorities for negotiating with farmers while simultaneously arresting them. Tikait stated that all farmer organizations strongly oppose this move. He emphasized that they are prepared for any struggle. “We strongly condemn this action,” he posted on X.
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Ministers meet protesting farmers
On Wednesday, as part of the central government’s efforts to engage with farmers, three Union Ministers and Punjab Cabinet Ministers met with protesting farmers in Chandigarh to discuss their demands. The next round of talks is set for May 4. After the meeting, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan described the discussions as constructive and held in a positive atmosphere.
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