Samyukta Kisan Morcha (non-political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) have agreed to put off the march of 101 farmers to Delhi. Haryana Police used tear gas to harm a few farmers, prompting this decision.
KMM leader Sarwan Singh Pandher stated that the jatha (group of farmers) has been ordered to return following the clash with Haryana Police. “Six persons were hurt by smoke canister fire. After an hour, kisan unions will hold a meeting and call a press conference to decide the future course of the march,” said Pandher.
Haryana security personnel on Friday used teargas shells to disperse farmers protesting near the multi-layered barricades at Shambhu, located on the Punjab and Haryana border. Multiple rounds of teargas were fired at a group of 101 farmers who had begun their march towards Delhi, compelling them to retreat.
According to the protesters, some farmers sustained injuries and were transported to a hospital. Haryana Police have urged the farmers not to advance, citing prohibitory orders under section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). Despite this, some farmers were seen removing iron nails and barbed wire from the road while covering their faces with wet jute bags to protect against the teargas.
The farmers allege that the security personnel fired teargas shells at those who wanted to move ahead peacefully. The Ambala district administration has enforced Section 163 of the BNSS, prohibiting unlawful assembly of five or more people. Multilayered barricades have been set up, and the farmers were halted shortly after beginning their march, being informed that they lacked the necessary permission to proceed.
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Source: BT
