Farmers Movement Archive

Three more farmers die at Delhi borders

Three more farmers, one from Punjab and two from Haryana, died during the agitation at Singhu and Tikri borders. Sources said two farmers, Kulbir Singh, a resident of Gangana village of Haryana’s Sonipat district and Shamser Singh, a resident of Lidawa village of Sangrur district, died at the Kundli border. The farmer who died at Tikri border has been identified as Jagbir Singh, a resident of Itan Kalan village of Jind district. Jagbir joined the protest at Tikri border three days ago. He too suffered a heart attack. Police have confirmed the deaths. Information of Kulbir was flagged by his associate, who said he was listless from the evening. He said Kulbir went to sleep in his tent and when he did not wake up the next morning, his associates informed the doctor, who declared him dead. Shamsher Singh fell ill on Saturday night after complaining of uneasiness. He was rushed to the civil hospital of Sonipat, where he was declared brought dead. His body was sent for autopsy to ascertain the cause of death. Another farmer, Yudhishter Singh, suffered a heart attack at Singhu border and was rushed to PGIMS Rohtak. Sources said two more farmers have suffered heart attack at Singhu border.

The Times of India

2021-01-04

Delhi