Delhi, the political epicenter of India, is currently on high alert as hundreds of farmers make their way towards the city to voice their demands in protest. The farmers, mobilizing from various parts of the country, are converging towards Delhi to press the Central Government to address their grievances.
टिकरी बॉर्डर पर आधी रात को भी काम जारी है. यहां भारी पुलिस की मौजूदगी में करीब 40 मजदूर और ठेकेदार सीमेंट से नाकेबंदी कर रहे हैं ताकि किसान किसी भी सूरत में दिल्ली में एंट्री न कर सकें. सीमेंट और कंक्रीट से 5-7 फीट बनाई खाई को पाटा जा रहा है.#FarmersProtest pic.twitter.com/mCkqtNz96S
— Avdhesh Kumar (@ImAvdheshkumar) February 13, 2024
Among several issues, farmers are centered around the demand for a guaranteed minimum support price (MSP) for crops. The situation has prompted authorities to implement stringent security measures to maintain law and order in the city.
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Law Enforcement Agencies Gear Up To Deter Farmer’s Protest
As the protest gains momentum, reports have emerged of farmers reaching the city gates, with some already stationed at key entry points. The farmers’ march has also sparked instances of tension, including reports of tear gas shells being fired at Haryana’s Shambhu border, highlighting the heightened emotions and urgency surrounding the protest.
Security forces in Delhi and neighboring states have rolled out extensive security arrangements to deter the influx of protesters and prevent repeated incidents. Multiple layers of barricades, reinforced with concrete blocks, iron nails, and walls of containers, have been erected at strategic locations, including the Singhu, Ghazipur, and Tikri borders.
#WATCH | Concrete slabs, barbed wires, police deployment in Haryana's Bahadurgarh as a measure to maintain law and order in view of farmers 'Delhi Chalo' march pic.twitter.com/usdbVCREqP
— ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2024
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Authorities have devised innovative strategies, such as using lubricants on roads to impede the progress of protesters, demonstrating their resolve to maintain order amidst the escalating tensions.
In anticipation of potential unrest, a robust force comprising over 2000 personnel, including Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) and Crime Branch staff, has been mobilized to ensure security and promptly respond to untoward incidents.
#WATCH | Police fire tear gas to disperse protesting farmers at Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border. pic.twitter.com/LNpKPqdTR4
— ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2024
In districts like Sirsa, where the protest is expected to gather momentum, authorities have established 40 checkposts and deployed 11 paramilitary companies to bolster security measures.
The protest assumes significance as more than 200 farmers’ unions are scheduled to march to the national capital on February 13. With emotions running high and tensions escalating, both protesters and authorities are gearing up for a potentially protracted standoff. The situation remains fluid, with authorities striving to strike a delicate balance between respecting the democratic right to protest and ensuring the safety and security of citizens.
