Farmers Movement Archive

Inter-state borders sealed in Panchkula, alternate routes made for public

PANCHKULA: The inter-state border areas in Panchkula were sealed by the administration on Wednesday ahead of the farmers’ ‘Delhi Chalo’ national protest. Farmers of Haryana and Punjab gave a protest call ‘Delhi Chalo’ for November 26 against the Centre’s three farm laws. To maintain law and order situation, the administration has installed several inter-state check-posts. The district police force as well as the duty magistrates will monitor the situation 24×7 till November 27. “The access to the main highways was also blocked and alternative routes were provided to citizens for smooth movement of traffic,” said the administration. DC M K Ahuja also cancelled leaves of all the employees so as to get everybody on work. The order states that all the government officials must remain present in their offices from November 25 to 27. “If any officer or employee disobeys the above orders, action will be taken as per the rules,” stated the orders of the DC. Officers have also been asked to keep their mobile phones switched on at all times. Besides, the administration is focused to ensure that the common man does not face any trouble during these three days. Alternative routes have also been marked to avoid inconvenience to the public so that the route can be diverted by barricading the main road. The borders adjacent Punjab near Baltana and in Sector 20, were sealed by installing road blockades. While, at other check-posts inside the district, duty magistrates have been appointed along with adequate police force. The duty magistrates will monitor the area day and night to ensure peace, law and order. Deputy commissioner of police (DCP) Mohit Handa ensured that enough police force has been deployed to strengthen law and order in the district. Violators will be dealt with strictly, said the DCP. DCP Panchkula Mohit Handa imposed Section 144. The orders will remain in force till November 27 unless withdrawn earlier.

The Times of India

2020-11-26

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