21 February
News created By
Sandeep Dhand (Ludhiana)
In a dramatic turn of events at the Khanuri border, around two dozen farmers, led by Baldev Singh Sirsa, were injured in a clash with Haryana Police and Central Security Forces. The operation involved the use of tear gas shells, rubber bullets, and water cannons, leaving farmers hospitalized in Pathar and nearby medical facilities. Rejecting the central government’s proposal, the non-political Union Farmers’ Front has declared a march to Delhi, drawing thousands of farmers to the Punjab-Haryana border.
Despite attempts by the farmers to advance, tear gas shells and rubber bullets were fired, hindering their progress. Ambulances from the Punjab government rushed to transport the injured, including Baldev Singh Sirsa, to hospitals. The situation remains tense, with intermittent firing of tear gas shells. As the farmers’ discontent grows, the standoff raises concerns about the ongoing agrarian protests. Stay tuned for updates on this evolving situation at the Khanuri border.