Farmers' Protest: Large Gatherings, Tractor Entries Banned As Section 144 Imposed Across Delhi

Section 144 has been imposed across Delhi in view of the farmers protest today.

The Delhi Police has ramped up security as farmers are all set to march towards the capital after talks with the Centre ended in a stalemate. Learning lessons from the protest two years ago and the challenge it posed at borders, the Delhi Police has obstructed several borders with barricades, and iron nails to prevent them from entering Delhi. Section 144 has been imposed across the capital prohibiting large gatherings and entry of tractors.

The impact of the curbs imposed by the police could be felt on Monday as commuters faced inconvenience.

Several farmer groups mostly from Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana proposed to 'Delhi Chalo' march seeking a law guaranteeing minimum support price for their produce among others.

Drone are also being used for surveillance at border points to uphold security measures, affirming their readiness to manage any potential law and order disturbances.

Preparations were initiated by the Delhi Police in anticipation of the farmers' protest and their intended march towards Parliament, a police officer revealed.

Strategic arrangements, including multiple tiers of barricades fortified with concertina wires, nails, and substantial concrete barriers and containers, have been strategically positioned at entry points leading into the nation's capital.

Motorists traversing between Delhi and neighbouring NCR towns encountered significant challenges due to the enforcement of traffic restrictions and heightened security protocols.

The Delhi Police, under the directive of Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora, has implemented prohibitory orders for a duration of one month, prohibiting the procession of tractors, trucks, or any other vehicles within the city limits.

The order issued by Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora enforces a comprehensive restriction on the assembly of individuals, organizing rallies, and the entry of tractor trolleys ferrying people.

During the 2020 protests, farmers from various states, primarily Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, staged sit-ins at three key border points—Singhu, Tikri, and Ghazipur.