After the farmer unions halted their ‘Dilli Chalo’ march yesterday for 2 days after violent clashes on the Khanauri border, they held a media briefing at the moment on the Shambhu Border making severe allegations in opposition to the paramilitary forces and Haryana police. The farmer chief claimed that the safety forces crossed the border and attacked tents arrange inside Punjab. They additionally claimed that their six folks had been taken away by the forces.
“We condemn the move of paramilitary forces crossing into Punjab and attacking the tents of the farmers. Punjab government should answer this how it allowed Haryana police and paramilitary forces to cross the border,” he mentioned.
The chief added that six folks had been lacking in motion. “Our six people whom the security forces took away are missing in action. Even during a war, paramedics and doctors are not attacked as per humanity. But in Khannauri, they attacked medical camps and doctors treating the injured and looted the people. This government has crossed the limits of barbarism,” the farmer chief alleged.
VIDEO | “Paramilitary forces and Haryana Police forces crossed the (state) border and attacked the farmers’ camp in Punjab. Our six people are missing after the action. Punjab government should give the answers,” says a farmer chief whereas addressing a press convention at Shambhu… pic.twitter.com/DF6f5HohLX
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Farmers and safety forces clashed on the Shambhu and Khannauri border of Haryana and Punjab because the agitators weren’t allowed to enter Delhi. After rejecting the governenment proposal for buying sure crops on MSP for 5 years, the farmers resumed their ‘Dilli Chalo’ protest name yesterday however as a result of clashes, they needed to halt the march for 48 hours.
On the opposite hand, the federal government has invited farmers for additional talks. The farm leaders and the Union minister held 4 spherical of talks which remained unsuccessful. General Secretary of Punjab Kisan Mazdoor, Sarwan Singh Pandher, reiterated the demand for a authorized assure of minimal assist value (MSP) and warranted a ‘peaceable’ method going forward. The protesting farmers have been tenting on the Shambhu border close to Ambala because the begin of the march on Tuesday, February 13.
