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Delhi borders to be emptied after nearly two months? Major stir at Singhu and Ghazipur farmers' protest sites

Protesting farmers did not follow the marked route for their tractor march on Republic Day and forcibly entered central Delhi by removing police barricades. They clashed with the police and also entered the Red Fort and unfurled their flags from its ramparts.

Jan 28, 2021, 19:07 PM IST

DNA Exclusive: Protesting farmers breached Red Fort; Zee News shows you anarchy left behind

In DNA on Wednesday, Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary speaks and shows viewers the anarchy that prevailed in the Red Fort after a group of anti-nationals stormed the fortress on Republic Day. In what should have been a day of pride for the Indians as the country celebrated its 72nd Republic Day, mayhem and anarchy prevailed on January 26 in the national capital.

Jan 27, 2021, 23:56 PM IST

BJP MLA writes to Amit Shah, seeks death sentence for farmer leaders involved in tractor rally violence

BJP MLA Nand Kishor Gurjar demanded that the farmer leaders involved should be hanged in the fast track court. Gurjar also demanded that the people responsible for the violence should be identified and the police should be given orders to shoot at sight.

Jan 27, 2021, 21:40 PM IST

Farmer leaders were also involved, says Delhi Police Commissioner SN Shrivastava on tractor rally violence

Delhi Police chief SN Shrivastava stated that the farmer unions did not follow conditions set for the tractor rally that was supposed to be held between 12 pm and 5 pm. He said that those involved in the violence will not be spared and that the farmer leaders will also be questioned.

Jan 27, 2021, 20:43 PM IST

Delhi Republic Day unrest: FIR filed against rioters involved in farmers' tractor rally violence; check details

Delhi Police on Wednesday said that it has filed FIRs against people involved in the violence in the national capital during farmers' tractor rally on January 26. Delhi Police has also held over 200 people in this connection and has so far registered 22 FIRs.

Jan 27, 2021, 16:19 PM IST

Yogendra Yadav, Darshan Pal, Rakesh Tikait, other leaders booked for violence during farmers' tractor march in Delhi

According to ANI, Delhi Police has filed an FIR against farmer leaders Darshan Pal, Rajinder Singh, Balbir Singh Rajewal, Buta Singh Burjgil and Joginder Singh Ugraha for breach of the NOC issued regarding farmers' tractor rally. "FIR also mentions the name of BKU spox Rakesh Tikait," ANI quoted Delhi Police as saying.

Jan 27, 2021, 15:34 PM IST

Using facial recognition system to identify accused, no culprit will be spared, says Delhi Police Commissioner on tractor rally violence

The farmers' tractor march in the national capital on Republic Day took a violent turn as a section of protesters broke police barricades and entered parts of the city which was not earmarked for their protest. Their inceddents of clashes between protesters and police was reported from some areas in which several people were injured and vehicles overturned. The police resorted to lathicharge and fired teargas shells to disperse the protestors.

Jan 27, 2021, 10:17 AM IST

Kangana Ranaut condemns Red Fort incident, says those supporting rioters should be arrested

Kangana Ranaut, in a series of many different tweets, expressed her views about the riots in Delhi and condemned the actions of the rioters. "Sick and tired of riots and blood bath almost every month , Delhi, Bangalore and now again Delhi #RedFort," the actress tweeted.

Jan 26, 2021, 22:25 PM IST

Exposed: World media’s double-speak on Capitol Hill riots and farmers march in India

Parts of Delhi on Tuesday witnessed widespread chaos and unruly scenes as security personnel were clearly outnumbered by the protesters. Other video clips showed protesters in the guise of farmers chasing away policemen on foot as well with tractors and trying to remove a DTC bus parked across the ITO road stretch by pushing it out of way with a tractor.

Jan 26, 2021, 19:36 PM IST

Centre suspends internet services temporarily in some parts of Delhi after farmers' tractor rally turns violent

The government's order said that the suspension of services was necessary for maintaining public safety and averting a public emergency. The order was approved by Union Home Secretary and was issued under Section 7 of the India Telegraph Act. Thousands of protesting farmers took out a tractor march in several areas of Delhi.

Jan 26, 2021, 17:54 PM IST

Tractor rally: After Delhi, now Haryana suspends internet, SMS services temporarily

Thousands of protesting farmers camping at the Singhu and Tikri border points of Delhi are taking out a tractor march against Centre's three farm laws and as per the recent reports, the rally has now turned violent at several places. Clashes between the farmers and the security forces were reported after several police barricades were breached.

Jan 26, 2021, 15:17 PM IST

Delhi Police issues traffic advisory ahead of farmers' tractor rally on Republic Day 2021; check routes you should avoid

The general public has been advised to avoid the Ghazipur Border. People are also advised to avoid the route of Kisan tractor rally and are requested to plan their journey in advance and keep sufficient time in hand to avoid inconvenience.

Jan 25, 2021, 22:52 PM IST

Protesting farmer unions reject govt's proposal to put three agri laws on hold for 18 months, says SKM

The decision of the protesting farmer unions was announced by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha. The government had proposed to suspend the three contentious farm laws for 18 months and set up a joint committee to find an amicable solution to end the deadlock.

Jan 21, 2021, 23:28 PM IST

Centre ready to suspend agri laws for over a year, farmers to consider proposal; next meeting on January 22

The next meeting between the Centre and farmer leaders have been scheduled for January 22, a day after the farmer unions hold their internal discussions on Thursday. The 10th round of talks ended at Vigyan Bhawan after nearly five hours of talks, including two breaks. "The government proposed to suspend the farm laws for one and a half years....we will meet tomorrow and deliberate over it," said Bharatiya Kisan Union (Ugrahan).

Jan 20, 2021, 20:53 PM IST

SC-appointed panel meets for 1st time, decides to hold discussion with farmers pro and against agri laws

According to the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, the members discussed the roadmap of activities for the Committee for two months to prepare their recommendations after discussion with farmers, farmers' bodies, farmers' unions and other stakeholders. Dr Ashok Gulati, Former Chairman of the Commission for Agricultural Costs & Prices, Anil Ghanwat, President, Shetkari Sanghatana and Dr Pramod Joshi, Former Director for South Asia, International Food Policy Research Institute participated in the meeting.

Jan 19, 2021, 19:05 PM IST