Farmers block Patiala's YPS Chowk, seek hike in land relief

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Farmers block Patiala's YPS Chowk, seek hike in land relief

Description

Farmers under the banner of the Zameen Kisan Sangharsh Committee blocked the YPS Chowk on Friday and demanded a hike in compensation for their land acquired for the Delhi-Katra expressway.They have been protesting adjacent to the chowk for the last 22 days. The stir has left the road connecting YPS Chowk and Shaheed Major Manwindra Singh Chowk from the front of the Chief Minister’s residence blocked ever since.SP Varun Sharma, DSP Yogesh Sharma and other police officials reached the spot to ensure law and order. The police also blocked all exits from the chowk with vehicles and force. In the evening, protesters were called by the Deputy Commissioner for a meeting along with the SSP and the SDM to find a solution to the matter. The blockade was finally lifted. — TNS

Publisher

The Tribune

Date

2021-04-17

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Patiala