Heavy security at Delhi's border ahead of farmers' march

November 26, 2020 09:11

Security has been tightened at Delhi-Haryana border near Faridabad and Singhu village, in view of the farmers' "Delhi Chalo" protest march from November 26 to November 28

Farmers from Punjab, Haryana and a few other states are slated to reach Delhi on Thursday to demonstrate against the Centre's new farm laws.

A call for "Delhi Chalo" was issued in this regard by various farmer groups and led to prohibitory orders being put in place by the Haryana government and the Delhi Police.

Forces from at least two police stations, besides three Central Reserve Police Force battalions, have been deployed at the Delhi-Faridabad border.

"We are checking every vehicle passing from here. Home guard jawans are here. Senior officers are making rounds. We are prepared to deal with any situation," Sub-Inspector Prithviraj Meena told ANI on Thursday.

"So far, no farmers have come here. We will try to negotiate with farmers if they come here," he added.

Barricading have been done at four to five places on the Delhi-Faridabad border.

Meanwhile, the national capital's lifeline, Delhi Metro, will also remain cut off from the National Capital Region on Thursday till 2 pm.

The trains towards Delhi will be stopped two-three stations before the state borders due to the kisan rally.

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