Delhi Police Ready for Farmers’ March to Delhi on Friday
Delhi Braces for farmers’ March: Police Say They’re Ready
New Delhi, December 5, 2024 – As farmers from Punjab prepare to march on the national capital tomorrow, Delhi police say they are prepared for any situation that may arise at the Singhu border.
While there hasn’t been any additional deployment of security personnel at the border yet, a senior police official assured that a significant deployment is planned. “we are analyzing the situation and will take appropriate action based on intelligence inputs and information about the farmers’ movement,” the official stated.
The Singhu border, a key entry point to Delhi from Haryana, is already under the watch of local police enforcing GRAP-4 measures and maintaining law and order.
[Image: Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher and others at Shambhu border, a day before the farmers’ ‘Delhi Chalo’ march]
Farmers, under the banner of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (non-political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, have been camped at the Shambhu and Khanauri border since Monday. they are demanding a legal guarantee for minimum support prices (MSP) for crops, a debt waiver, pensions for farmers and farm laborers, reinstatement of the Land acquisition Act, and no increase in electricity tariffs.
Sarwan Singh Pandher, a prominent farmer leader, confirmed that a delegation met with the superintendent of police in Ambala, informing them about the march. “We assured the police that traffic will not be blocked and our protest will remain peaceful,” Pandher said.
Section 163 of BNSS, which restricts the assembly of five or more persons, has been imposed in Ambala, and notices have been issued near the Shambu border.
The farmers’ march comes amidst ongoing tensions between the government and agricultural communities over farm policies. The outcome of this protest could have significant implications for the agricultural sector and the political landscape.
Delhi Gears Up as Farmers Prepare for Massive March
New Delhi, December 5, 2024 – With thousands of farmers from Punjab set to march on the national capital tomorrow, Delhi police are gearing up for a potential standoff at the Singhu border. While no additional security personnel have been deployed yet, a senior official assured that significant reinforcements are planned.
“We are continuously analyzing the situation and will take appropriate action based on intelligence inputs and facts about the farmers’ movement,” the official stated.
The Singhu border, a crucial entry point to Delhi from Haryana, is already under tight security with local police enforcing GRAP-4 measures and maintaining law and order.
Farmers, agitating under the banner of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (non-political) and the Kisan Mazdoor morcha, have been camped at the shambhu and Khanauri border since monday.Thier demands include a legal guarantee for minimum support prices (MSP) for crops, debt waiver, pensions for farmers and farm laborers, reinstatement of the Land Acquisition Act, and no increase in electricity tariffs.
Sarwan Singh Pandher, a prominent farmer leader, confirmed that a delegation met with the superintendent of police in Ambala, informing them about the march and assuring peaceful protest. “We assured the police that traffic will not be blocked and our protest will remain peaceful,” Pandher said.
Authorities in Ambala have imposed Section 163 of BNSS, restricting the assembly of five or more persons, and issued notices near the shambu border.
This march comes amid ongoing tensions between the government and agricultural communities over farm policies. The outcome of this protest could have a significant impact on the agricultural sector and the political landscape.