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LIVE: Delhi Police arrest 3 more for violence during tractor rally on R-Day

Farmers agitating against the three farm laws are blocking national and state highways on Saturday during their "chakka jam" called in a bid to intensify their protests. Farmers’ leaders have said that the highways will be blocked from 12pm to 3pm. The farmers have been protesting for more than 70 days now and the government has held several rounds of talks with farm union leaders but the issue has not been resolved so far.Meanwhile, police intensified their security measures and deployed personnel at all important points in Delhi and other states to avoid any violence. The tightening of security also comes after protesters clashed with police on January 26 during their tractor rally in the Capital. Nearly 400 police personnel were injured in the violence that day and one farmer was killed after his truck overturned in the national capital.Follow all the live updates here:Follow all the updates here:'Exercise caution while speaking about any other field': Sharad Pawar tells Sachin Tendulkar#WATCH: NCP chief Sharad Pawar says, "Many people have reacted sharply to the stand taken by them (Indian celebrities). I would advise Sachin (Tendulkar) to exercise caution while speaking about any other field." pic.twitter.com/adUmovzzDXNCP chief Sharad Pawar advised Sachin Tendulkar to exercise caution while talking about other fields after Tendulkar's tweet regarding global celebrities supporting the farmers protest attracted sharp criticism online.Delhi police arrest 3 more people for violence at Republic day tractor rallyThree more people have been arrested in connection with the violence in Delhi during the tractor rally on Repulbic day, reports PTI.A total of 126 people have so far been arrested by the Delhi police regarding the case.NCP chief Sharad Pawar says senior government leaders can discuss, solve issue with farmersNationalist Congress Party leader Sharad Pawar had said that if the senior leaders from the government like the Prime Minister, Defence minister and Nitin Gadkari could discuss the farm laws with protesting farmers, they could find a solution.He also said that the farmer leaders too should agree to the talks, if senior leaders take initiatives, reports ANI.Chakka jam protests proves farmers across country are united, says Samyukta Kisan MorchaSamyukta Kisan Morcha says that the chakka jam protests have proved that the farmers across the country are united against the three farm laws."[Yesterday] in Parliament, Agriculture Minister insulted farmers' struggle by saying that only one state's farmers are opposing the agricultural laws. Today's nationwide Chakka Jam once again proved that farmers across the country are united against these laws," the union said, reports ANI.Maharashtra Congress leader says Centre not trying to find solution to farmers protestMaharashtra Congress leader Naseem Khan said the central government is trying to insinuate that the farmers protests in Delhi is backed by Khalistani elements, instead of finding a solution to the issue, reports PTI.In a protest in Mumbai, attended by many farmer groups, Khan said that people should come together and overthrow this "dictatorial" government.Farmers submit memoranda to district authorities demanding repeal of farm laws in UPIn Uttar Pradesh, farmers submitted a memoranda to repeal the three farm laws to their respective district authorities while protesting against the laws, reports PTI.Click here to read moreProtesters block roads in Maharashtra's Latur district as part of Chakka jam protestsAs part of Chakka jam protests, farmer activists blocked roads at different places in Maharashtra's Latur district, reports PTI.Protesters were held at Nanded road near Krishi Mahavidyalaya, Vasangaon Pati, Harangul railway bridge and also on Ambejogai road under the aegis of the Kisan Kamgar Samanvaya Samiti between 12 noon to 3 PM, in which protesters from Congress, Shetkari Kamgar Paksh, and Shetkari Sanghatna also took part.Chakka jam protests: Traffic jam at Delhi-Chandigarh highway near ChandigarhFarmers protest in support of protesting farmer unions who called for Chakka Jam against the three farm laws near Chandigarh at Delhi- Chandigarh Highway.Delhi police examines video evidence to identify rioters at Jan 26 tractor rally violenceWe issued pictures of 50 people yesterday so that they can be identified. We've announced reward leading to arrest of those who have been identified. Our teams have continued their surveillance. They will be arrested soon: Chinmoy Biswal, Delhi Police PRO on 26th January violence https://t.co/VMVi2ho7ItDelhi Police PRO Chinmoy Biswal has said that the video evidences of January 26 tractor rally clashes are being examined using advanced forensic software to 'get clear picture' of individuals responsible for violence, reports ANI.Police detain at least 40 protesters for protests at Karad city in Western MaharashtraPolice officials say at least 40 protesters detained, including senior Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan's wife Satvasheela Chavan, for 'rasta roko' protests at Kolhapur Naka in Karad in western Maharashtra, as part of the chakka jam protests, reports PTI.'Neither farmers nor commuters should be affected': Karnataka home minister on Chakka jamKarnataka home minister Basavaraj Bommai has requested for smooth flow of traffic during the chakka jam protests in the state."Chakka Jam will be for a limited time, so we will see there is no traffic hazard anywhere. Neither farmers nor commuters should be affected," he said, reports ANI.Chakka jam: Protesting farmers make way for ambulance at Haryana highway#WATCH | Haryana: Farmers blocking Palwal-Agra Highway at Atohan Chowk near Palwal as part of their country-wide 'Chakka Jaam' make way for an ambulance. pic.twitter.com/HguODNX39fProtesting farmers make way for an ambulance near the Palwal-Agra Highway at Atohan Chowk in Haryana during Chakka Jam protests.MHA again suspends internet at protest sites on Delhi’s borders, suspension till end of dayInternet has been suspended for Saturday in protest sites on Delhi's borders according to an order issued by the ministry of home affairs.The suspension has been implemented at the Singhu, Ghazipur and Tikri borders and adjoining areas of the National Capital Region (NCR).Protesters block road near Amritsar's Golden gate on Delhi-Amritsar national highwayPunjab: Protesters block roads as part of 'Chakka Jaam' call given by farmers from 12 pm to 3 pm today; visuals from Golden Gate on Delhi-Amritsar National Highway in Amritsar #FarmLaws pic.twitter.com/X4pEN56KctCongress' KC Venugopal criticises central government's treatment of protesting farmersCongress leader KC Venugopal has questioned the government's treatment of the protesting farmers, saying that the protests have continued for 71 days and the farmers have been struggling."On one hand, govt is ready for talks, while on other hand they're withdrawing water connection, electricity connection. They're harassing farmers, how can a democratic govt act like this?" he asked, reports ANI.Heavy security deployment at Ghazipur#WATCH: Heavy security deployment at Ghazipur border (Delhi-Uttar Pradesh), in view of protests against the farm laws.(Video source: Delhi Police) pic.twitter.com/yyQGSj393RPolice remove agitating farmers from highway in TelanganaIn Telangana, police removed protesters who were blocking roads on a highway on the outskirts of Hyderabad amid chakka jam calls.Farmers make arrangement for food, water for people stuck in trafficIn Haryana, farmers make arrangements for food and water for commuters stuck in traffic jams at national highway 44, one of the busiest highways of the country, which caters to around 40,000 vehicles daily.No untoward incident has happened so far: UP ADGUP Police and administration have maintained security since farmers' protest began. We've got support from farmer organisations, with their cooperation and our effort no untoward incident has happened so far. Today also we've deployed adequate security force, say UP ADG of Law and order.Police restricts Tikait from keeping flowersAt Ghazipur border, police restricts farm union leader Rakesh Tikait from keeping flowers near the barricades.Thousands of farmers block roads in SangrurOver thousands of farmers including women blocked Sangrur-Ludhiana, Sangrur-Bhathinda and Sangrur-Delhi road to oppose farm laws.Farmers block Rohtak-Jind highwayNH44 blocked in HaryanaIn Haryana, National Highway 44 blocked at Kurukshetra, Karnal, and Panipat.Police detain several protesters at BengaluruBengaluru: Police detain the protesters who were agitating outside Yelahanka Police Station against the farm laws as part of the countrywide 'chakka jaam' called by farmers today. #Karnataka pic.twitter.com/NQz9WlmC21In Bengaluru, police detain several protesters who were agitating outside Yelahanka police station against the farm laws of the countrywide.National, state highways blockedNational highway near Shahjahanpur border blocked. Farmers also blocked state highway connecting Gohana to Bhiwani at Haryana Chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar's native Nindana in Rohtak.Farmers block roads in AmritsarAs chakka jam begins, Farmers block road at Golden gate during protest in Amritsar.More stations closed ahead of chakka jamEntry/exit gates of Lal Quila, Jama Masjid, Janpath and Central Secretariat closed, says DMRC in a statement. Entry/exit gates of Khan Market and Nehru Place are also closed.Three metro stations closedIn view of the chakka jam, authorities close entry-exit gates of Mandi House, ITO and Delhi Gate metro stations. Vishwavidyalaya metro station was also closed.Delhi police deploy drone camera to keep vigil#WATCH I Delhi: Drone cameras deployed in the national capital to monitor the situation in the wake of 'Chakka Jaam' call by farmers; visuals from Tikri border. pic.twitter.com/fQNfd0CNN3Delhi turns into fortress ahead of chakka jamIn view of the chakka jam or road blockade, Delhi police has deployed around 50,000 personnel of paramilitary and reserve forces deployed in Delhi-NCR region. At least 12 metro stations in the national capital have been put on alert for closing the entry and exit in case any of any mishappening.Police tightens securityIn attempt to thwart "chakka jam" calls, Delhi police deploy heavy security along at several parts of Delhi including Minto Bridge and ITO.No blockade in Delhi, Uttarakhand, UPThe three-hour ’chakka jam’ on Saturday afternoon to protest against the three farm laws will not impact Delhi and the national capital region (NCR), Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), an umbrella body of farmers unions which is spearheading the agitation, said on Friday. Farm leader Rakesh Tikait also said on Friday that there will be no blockade in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Read more

Hindustan Times

06-02-2021

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