Farmers Movement Archive

Protesting farmer dies of heart attack at Ghazipur

A 57-year-old farmer died of heart attack while protesting against the Centre’s farm laws at the Ghazipur border here on Friday. Mohar Singh, who was a resident of Bhagwanpur Nangal village in Baghpat district, was rushed to a nearby hospital where the doctors declared him brought dead, an official said. Indirapuram DSP Anshu Jain said that as per medical information, the farmer died of a heart attack. Commenting on the incident, the State president of the BKU, Rajbir Singh, said “All those farmers who died during the protest against the farm laws must get the status of a martyr.” Mohar’s body was wrapped in a BKU flag. BKU leader Rakesh Tikait also paid homage to him. Candlelight march On the eve of the New Year, a tribute was paid to all farmers who died during the protest. A candlelight march was also brought out. All those farmers who died during the protest against the farm laws must get the status of a martyr Rajbir Singh State president, BKU

The Hindu

2021-01-02

Ghaziabad