Farmers Suspend Delhi March After Clash at Border

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

1. Nine farmers injured during clashes at the Shambhu border.
2. Tear gas shelling led to the suspension of the Delhi march.
3. Farmers demand a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP).
4. Haryana Police demanded identity verification from protesters.
5. Security tightened with prohibitory orders at Punjab-Haryana borders.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth

Clashes at Shambhu Border

Tensions escalated at the Shambhu border on Sunday as farmers clashed with Haryana Police, resulting in tear gas shelling. Nine farmers sustained injuries during the incident, with one in critical condition at PGI.

March Suspended Temporarily

Farm leaders decided to suspend the march, citing the injuries. Sarwan Singh Pandher announced, “We will decide the next steps after an internal meeting. For now, the march stands withdrawn.”

Identity Verification Dispute

Haryana Police insisted on verifying the identities of 101 listed farmers before allowing the protest to proceed. A farmer retorted, “We will provide identity cards only if assured safe passage to Delhi.”

Increased Border Security

Prohibitory orders under Section 163 were enforced, with multi-layered barricades and 13 police contingents deployed at key points like Shambhu and Khanauri borders.

Farmers’ Demands

The primary demand remains a legal guarantee for MSP, alongside addressing other farmer issues. Pandher criticized the government for avoiding dialogue and accused Union Agriculture Minister of misleading Parliament.

Aakhir Tak – Key Takeaways to Remember

• Farmers protest halted due to injuries.
• Clashes over identity verification at Shambhu border.
• Tightened security measures along state borders.
• Continued demand for legal MSP guarantee.
• Farmers determined to proceed peacefully.

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