Pandher claimed that 17 farmers were injured after the police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters at the Shambhu Border. He further alleged that several farmers are in serious condition and accused the authorities of negligence in providing treatment at the hospital.
Farmer leader, Sarwan Singh Pandher announced that a tractor march will be organised on December 16 outside Punjab followed by a 'Rail Roko' in Punjab on December 18. The announcement came hours after the 'Jathha' of 101 farmers which was blocked by the police at the Shambhu border follow
"Both the forums have decided to withdraw the 'Jattha' today. We are hearing that 17-18 people have been injured. We will hold a press conference after some time and inform you about further action," said farmer leader Pandher.
Security forces used tear gas and water cannons on the 'Jathha' of farmers who were marching for 'Delhi Kooch' from the Shambhu border after they remained firm in their resolve to press forward with their demonstration on Saturday afternoon.
AAP MP Sanjay Singh on Friday slammed the BJP, accusing them of consistently disrespecting Dalits and the opposition. He further criticized the BJP's treatment of farmers, mentioning the use of tear gas and physical violence.
Speaking to ANI, Pilot said, "Lathi-charge and use of tear gas against farmers is not right. This behaviour by the (Central) government doesn't send the right message. You call them terrorists, register cases against them, and don't want to talk to them -- this has been the government's appr
Police deployed at the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border on Sunday used tear gas to disperse farmers attempting to proceed towards Delhi as part of their 'Dilli Chalo' march.
The fresh wave of farmer protests saw major developments on Friday, with the farmers calling off the 'Dilli Chalo' protest after several farmers were reportedly injured in tear gas shelling by police at the Shambu border. The farmer leaders, however, have asserted that the march will be h
Punjab Opposition Leader and Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa lashed out at the Haryana government on Friday for using tear gas and excessive force against farmers marching 'peacefully' towards Delhi.
Earlier in the day, farmer leaders called off their 'Dilli Chalo' protest march for the day after several farmers were reportedly injured in tear gas shelling by police at the Shambu border.
Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said that the 'Jatha,' a group of 101 farmers participating in the 'Dilli Chalo' march, was recalled after six farmers were injured when Haryana Police used tear gas to disperse the crowd at the Punjab-Haryana Shambhu border.
Georgian police arrested opposition leader Zurab Japaridze after using water cannons and tear gas to disperse tens of thousands of protesters demanding the government resume talks on joining the European Union, Al Jazeera reported on Monday.