Farmer Protest 2.0 – Farmers March Towards Delhi
Multi-tiered defences, including layers of barricades, concrete barriers, and container walls, have been erected along the borders of Delhi as farmers advanced towards the national capital on February 13, following inconclusive talks with the Centre.
In anticipation of their “Dilli Chalo” march, traffic diversions have been implemented in and around the national capital region, particularly along the Punjab-Haryana border.
Over 200 farmers’ unions are poised to converge on the national capital, many of them mobilizing on modified tractors, aiming to exert pressure on the government to concede to their demands, including legislation guaranteeing a minimum support price (MSP) for agricultural goods.
Delhi Police Takes Security Measures For Farmer Protest
To monitor border points, the Delhi Police has deployed drones, and a tear gas exercise was conducted near the Shambu border on February 12. Furthermore, paramilitary forces have been deployed to forestall any untoward incidents, with these measures enacted to prevent a recurrence of the farm protests witnessed in 2020-21.
Extensive security measures have been implemented, featuring a significant deployment of police and paramilitary personnel, along with multi-layered barricades securing the entry points to Delhi at Singhu, Tikri, and Ghazipur. Iron nails, barbed wires, barricades, and concrete slabs have been utilized to restrict entry.
Traffic Advisory For Commuters Midst Farmer Protest
While Tikri remains open for now, authorities have advised commuters to seek alternate routes into Haryana, with approximately 15 security force companies deployed in the area. Meanwhile, 500 police personnel have been stationed along the Chilla border on the Noida-Delhi link near Ashok Nagar.
Although no traffic restrictions are currently in effect, preparations have been made to prevent farmers from accessing the national capital through this route. Farmers intend to enter Haryana via the Shambhu border in Patiala, Moonak in Sangrur, Dabwali in Muktsar, and Ratia in Mansa, with all four entry points sealed by the Haryana Police.
Tens of thousands of farmers’ convoys, transporting protestors and provisions, are traversing the roads of Punjab and Haryana, gearing up to journey towards the national capital.
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