Ahead of the March 5 protests by Sanyukt Kisan Morcha in Chandigarh, police raided the homes of several farmer leaders, including Joginder Singh Ugrahan and Harinder Singh Lakhowal. Some leaders evaded arrests while others were taken into custody. This action followed failed talks with the Punjab government, sparking condemnation from farmer leaders who called it undemocratic.
BATHINDA: Ahead of the protest call by Sanyukt Kisan Morcha on March 5 at Chandigarh, police conducted raids at the residences of several farmer leaders during the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday.
Raids were carried out at the homes of BKU Ekta Ugrahan president Joginder Singh Ugrahan, vice president Jhanda Singh Jethuke, BKU Lakhowal leader Harinder Singh Lakhowal, Kirti Kisan Union leader Rajinder Singh Deep Singh Wala, and other farmer group leaders. The move comes amid rising tensions as farmers prepare for their protest in Chandigarh. At some places the leaders succeeded in evading arrests while some others were taken into custody.
The action started after the talks failed between the Punjab government and the leaders of Samyukt Kisan Morcha Monday evening The action started after the talks failed between the Punjab government and the leaders of Samyukt Kisan Morcha Monday evening The farmer leaders including Sanyukt Kisan Morcha Non-Political leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal condemned the action of the state government and stated that snatching right to demonstrate is undemocratic. Kisan Mazdoor Morcha leader Sarwan Singh Pandher also assailed the action of the police.
Key Highlights:
In a late-night operation on Monday-Tuesday, police conducted raids at the residences of several farmer leaders ahead of the March 5 protest in Chandigarh.
While some leaders managed to evade arrest, others were taken into custody during the crackdown.
The raids followed the breakdown of negotiations between the Punjab government and Samyukt Kisan Morcha leaders on Monday evening.
Leaders, including Jagjit Singh Dallewal and Sarwan Singh Pandher, criticized the police action, calling it undemocratic and an attempt to suppress the right to protest.
