New Delhi: With the farmers’ Tractor Rally on Republic Day taking a violent turn, Delhi Police have registered a total of 38 FIRs in connection with the incident besides issuing notices to over 13 farmer leaders and activists spearheading the agitation.
Those issued notices include renowned activist Medha Patkar, Swaraj India chief Yogendra Yadav and Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait.
Delhi Police have so far arrested over 80 people in connection with its probe.Â
The farmer leaders have been booked under relevant IPC sections including charges of attempt to murder, punishment for rioting and assault to deter public servant from discharge of duty besides violating the terms and conditions set for the rally.
Delhi Police Commissioner S.N Shrivastava had earlier this week said that nearly 400 police personnel suffered injuries in clashes with the farmers during the violence.Â
The Delhi Police, which is using face recognition software to identify the miscreants who attacked the police and caused damage to public property, have reportedly identified over 250 suspects involved in the violence.Â
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Thousands of protesting farmers had clashed with the police personnel during the rally. Hundreds of farmers deviated from the route decided by the Delhi Police for their tractor rally and entered the majestic Red Fort.Â
The farmers have so far held 11 rounds of talks with the ruling dispensation and demanding Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led regime to repeal the laws passed by the Parliament in September last year.
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