As tensions continue to simmer amidst the ongoing farmers’ protest, the latest developments bring a mixture of controversy, and concern. Here are the top five updates from the protest sites
Union Agriculture Minister calls farmers for dialogue
On Wednesday, amid the latest chaos and the confrontation among farmers and the government, Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda said, “A solution can be found only through continued dialogue. I appeal to the farmers’ organisation to move forward by the way of dialogue to find a resolution to all issues.”
Haryana Police dismisses false reports over abduction of protester
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Haryana Police quashes fake news of abduction of one farmer.
“The fake news of abduction of one farmer named Preet s/o Davinder Singh r/oVillage Nawa Gao Dist Sangrur by Haryana Police at Khanauri border is strongly denied.He is admitted in PGI Rohtak by Haryana police for treatment and is completely out of danger,” the Haryana Police said.
Earlier the Police have had also denied claims of any farmer deaths on the protest site.
Car Jam on Delhi-Gurugram Border
Traffic woes mount as a significant jam ensues at the Delhi-Gurugram border, a consequence of the increased influx of protestors and heightened security measures.
Security forces fire tear gas shells to disperse agitators at Khanauri border
Security forces fired tear gas shells to disperse agitating farmers at Khanauri border in Sangrur district of Punjab. The visuals of the same has widely been shared.
Twelve cops injured in attack in Jind
Jind SP Sumit Kumar said that twelve cops were injured after farmers attacked them.
