As many as 34 farmers were detained late Wednesday for allegedly preparing protests at the Rashtriya Dalit Prerna Sthal in Noida without official authorization.
The farmers were allegedly on their way from the Zero Point on the Yamuna Expressway to the Rashtriya Dalit Prerna Sthal in Noida to organize a demonstration to urge their demands.
VIDEO | Security tightened at Greater Noida zero point ahead of farmers' 'Dilli Chalo' march.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 5, 2024
(Full video available on PTI Videos – https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/zxdOXTumZj
According to the Noida Police, the farmers were later imprisoned.
Meanwhile, security at the Zero Point was beefed up ahead of the farmers’ scheduled ‘Dilli Chalo’ march on December 6.
Noida, Uttar Pradesh: Heavy police force has been deployed at key locations in Noida, including Mahamaya Flyover, Rashtriya Dalit Smarak sthal, and Chilla Border, due to farmers' protests. Late-night arrests of 34 farmers, including leaders Sukhbir Khalifa and Rupesh Verma, led… pic.twitter.com/gZPShSOs5b
— IANS (@ians_india) December 5, 2024
The continuing demonstration at the Zero Point concluded yesterday night. However, following the farmers’ imprisonment, agricultural leader Rupesh Yadav issued a video message urging his followers to meet again at the Zero Point at noon on Thursday.
Due to their claimed withholding of compensation and other advantages for property they previously purchased from the state government, farmers have been demonstrating against the state administration and municipal authorities.
On December 2, they started a “Delhi Chalo” march, but the police halted them. They then went on a dharna near the Dalit Prerna Sthal.
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Source: News 18