A day after farmers tried to enter Haryana for a march towards Delhi and were unsuccessful, a tense tranquility was observed on the Haryana side of the Shambhu border on Saturday. Farmer unions plan to make another effort to cross over on Sunday, while a significant police and paramilitary presence remains stationed to maintain the […]
A day after farmers tried to enter Haryana for a march towards Delhi and were unsuccessful, a tense tranquility was observed on the Haryana side of the Shambhu border on Saturday.
Farmer unions plan to make another effort to cross over on Sunday, while a significant police and paramilitary presence remains stationed to maintain the barricades.
Several police vehicles, along with security officers, Rapid Action Force, and Riot Control Vehicles, were observed heading towards the Shambhu border on Saturday. Reinforced cement barricades, barbed wires, iron fencing, water cannons, and additional security measures are established to thwart the resolute farmers. The structures and fencing that farmers attempted to remove using chains were repaired and further bolstered today.
An official stated: “Only the necessary force was employed by the security personnel on Friday, and their role is strictly to safeguard the barricades. All precautions are in place, ensuring that farmers will not be allowed to cross without permission. There is now more personnel and resources than previously.”
The Ambala police have also filed a case against the protesting farmers under multiple charges for violating the orders of section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (144 CrPC), following the farmers’ breach of barricades and their attempts to cross over on Friday.
In the meantime, Ambala SP Surinder Singh Bhoria inspected the Shambhu border to assess the situation and provided instructions to the police personnel on duty.
In a conversation with The Tribune, SP Surinder Singh Bhoria mentioned: “We have consistently urged the farmer unions to seek permission from Delhi before proceeding. Sufficient security measures are implemented to prevent farmers from marching towards Delhi. Section 163 of BNSS remains in effect, and a case has already been filed for the violation of the orders following yesterday’s attempt. We urge the farmer unions to uphold peace. All necessary actions will be enforced to maintain law and order.”
Bhartiya Kisan Union (Shaheed Bhagat Singh) spokesperson Tejveer Singh remarked: “The second group of 101 farmers will commence their march at 12 noon. They intend to proceed peacefully, and the next steps depend on the government. So far, there has been no communication from the government regarding discussions, and the government has maintained a rigid stance. We have heard drilling noise behind the barricades, indicating that security personnel are further fortifying their defenses to block the farmers.”
Concurrently, Jan Jagriti Sangathan, a platform created by local merchants of Ambala City, has decided to convene on Sunday to deliberate on the future course of action. Viplove Singla, president of the Sangathan, stated: “Following yesterday’s incident, it is evident that the government has no intentions of reopening the Shambhu border, and the farmers are also maintaining their position. Businessmen and small traders are incurring losses, and a meeting has been organized for Sunday to discuss the next steps.”
