Jind: As the Punjab farmers gear up for his or her ‘Dilli Chalo’ march on February 13, the Haryana Police has sprung into motion, initiating in depth measures to seal the Punjab-Haryana borders in Ambala, Jind, and Fatehabad districts. The farmers have rallied behind the ‘Delhi Chalo’ name scheduled for February 13, aiming to mount strain on the Centre to deal with their numerous grievances.
Haryana Police Issues Traffic Advisory
Anticipating potential disruptions on main routes from Haryana to Punjab, the Haryana Police has issued a site visitors advisory, urging commuters to limit journey on the state’s important roads to pressing conditions on February 13.
#WATCH | Haryana | Barricading by Police and native administration being performed, safety being enhanced in Ambala in view of farmers’ name for march to Delhi, scheduled for thirteenth February. pic.twitter.com/zeo2pFFrlE
— ANI (@ANI) February 10, 2024
Stringent Measures Implemented At Border Checkpoints
In a bid to discourage the inflow of Punjab farmers, the authorities have enforced a blockade on one aspect of the Patiala Delhi nationwide freeway on the Data Singhwala-Khanauri border. Heavy police deployment, together with girls personnel, has been stationed to keep up order.
#WATCH | Security being heightened in Ambala, Haryana forward of the farmers’ march to Delhi scheduled for thirteenth February. pic.twitter.com/Lbhrs180Yz
— ANI (@ANI) February 10, 2024
Internet Services Suspended Ahead Of Protest
With tensions escalating, the Haryana authorities has ordered the suspension of cell web companies and bulk SMS in seven districts, together with Ambala, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Jind, Hisar, Fatehabad, and Sirsa, in anticipation of the farmers’ proposed march to Delhi.
Police Tighten Grip, Commuters Voice Concerns
The imposition of barricades and intensified police presence has left commuters grappling with disruptions and delays. SHO Joginder Singh emphasised the necessity for in depth barricading to forestall additional development, with travellers voicing their frustration over elevated journey hardships.
Authorities Remain Mum As Police Fortify Borders
While police officers remained reticent on the problem, Jind police SP Sumit Kumar asserted that complete preparations had been put in place to thwart the entry of Punjab farmers into Haryana. Media entry to the border areas has been restricted, but reviews recommend that police reinforcements are bolstering border defences.
Farmer Unions Brace For Confrontation
In response to the heightened safety measures, farmer unions in Haryana convened a clandestine assembly in Jind, strategizing to amplify their protest efforts. A devoted group has been shaped to coordinate with unions within the occasion of an emergency, underscoring the resolve of the farmers within the face of adversity.
The fortified borders and stringent safety measures echo the scenes witnessed in the course of the extended 2020-21 protests at Delhi borders, underscoring the gravity of the present standoff between farmers and authorities.
Farmer Unions Warn Of Escalation
Farmer unions have issued a stern warning, vowing to escalate their protest actions in Haryana ought to the authorities resort to drive or any type of oppression in opposition to their counterparts.
