Farmers Movement Archive

Farmer hurt in Naraingarh after being hit by car in BJP MP’s convoy

Ambala, October 7A farmer got injured in Naraingarh of Ambala during a protest after he allegedly got hit by a car in a BJP MP’s convoy. The farmers alleged that the BJP has tried to repeat the Lakhimpur Kheri incident.Farmers under the banner of BKU (Charuni) had gathered near Saini Dharmashala in Naraingarh where Kurukshetra MP Nayab Saini and Transport Minister Mool Chand Sharma had gone to attend an event to honour Covid warriors.Heavy police force was deployed to stop the farmers. On seeing the MP’s convoy returning, the farmers attempted to stop the vehicles and to show black flags. Meanwhile, one farmer got hit by one of the cars in the MP’s convoy.After the incident, the farmers blocked the road and demanded an FIR in connection with the incident.Injured farmer Bawan Preet Singh of Yamunanagar said, “I was standing with a black flag on the road side. All of a sudden, the driver drove the vehicle towards me. I have suffered a leg injury.”In his complaint, the farmer alleged that vehicle driver Rajiv tried to run him over with an intention to kill him.The vehicle is registered in MP Nayab Saini’s name, the farmers claimed.Later, the farmers lifted their blockade on an assurance by the police of taking appropriate action.Farmer leader Amarjeet Mohri said, “The BJP leader has tried to repeat the Lakhimpur Kheri incident here, but we will not let this happen. We have submitted a complaint to DSP Naraingarh. If no action is taken by October 10, the farmers will gherao Naraingarh police station.”BKU (Charuni) district chief Malkit Singh said, “Bawan Preet has suffered a minor injury. We are trying to find a video of the incident.”DSP Naraingarh Anil Kumar said, “A complaint has been received and after investigation, appropriate legal action will be taken.”Requesting anonymity, an official said, “Some farmers ran towards the vehicles in order to obstruct their movement and he was among them. Nothing intentional has come to notice so far.”Denying the allegations, MP Nayab Saini alleged, “After seeing my vehicle, they attacked the convoy and the driver. These people are highly active on social media and make videos. If they have any proof, they should produce the video in support of their claims.”

The Tribune

2021-10-08