Tractor Rally HIGHLIGHTS: 86 Police Personnel Injured In Clashes; Punjab & Haryana On High Alert
Farmers Protest Tractor Rally, 26 January 2021 HIGHLIGHTS: Protesters entered Delhi's Red Fort and waved their flags from the ramparts.Following farmer-police clash at ITO, a group of farmers reached Red Fort. The apprehensions regarding farmers' tractor rally appeared to come true as the march led by the farmers turned rambunctious even though it started well ahead of the time prescribed for it by the police. The march started even as the annual parade at Rajpath was underway. At several places cops faced off with the protesters, as they tried to knock down the barricading. Police used tear gas and lathi charge as well at several places. Stay tuned for all the updates that follow.
"Most of the incidents were reported from Mukarba Chowk, Gazipur, A-Point ITO, Seemapuri, Nangloi T-Point, Tikri Border & Red Fort. 86 policemen have reported injured & several public and private properties have been damaged in this act of vandalism by the rioting mob. Keeping a close watch on the situation and also registering cases of violation of lawful directions, rioting, damage to public property and assault on a public servant with deadly weapons regarding several incidents reported from various locations,": Delhi Police said.
Four cases have been registered in connection with the vandalism in East Delhi during the farmers' tractor rally today. Eight buses and 17 private vehicles were vandalized: Delhi Police (Eastern Range).
83 Police personnel were injured after being attacked by agitating farmers in Delhi today, Delhi Police revealed. Meanwhile, a Protesting farmer died in the national capital's ITO area. As stated by the police, his tractor overturned and his body was crushed under it. Details about the deceased man are being gathered by the officials. The mortal remains were shrouded in tricolour.
After violent protests in Delhi, internet services have been suspended in Sonipat, Jhajjar and Palwal in Haryana until 5 pm of January 27: Officials.
CM Amarinder Singh ordered a high alert in Punjab and directed DGP to ensure law and order does not deteriorate.
Authorities in Haryana are also on high alert after violence during the tractor parade in Delhi. "All district police chiefs directed to be extremely vigilant": DGP Manoj Yadava said.
DMK president M K Stalin said that Centre's approach on farm laws issue was the reason for violence in Delhi. He also demanded for PM Narendra Modi to hold talks with protesting farmers, news agency PTI reported.
Congress MP Ravneet Singh Bittu has alleged the involvement of 'Sikhs for justice' organisation and Actor Deep Sidhu in the clash that erupted between protestors and Delhi police.
He further raised doubts over the flag put up by protestors at Red fort by saying that the religious flag is supposed to be 'Kesari' in colour and not yellow.
He also demanded that the notrious elements who indulged in violence be put behind bars tonight.
"Entry and exit gates of Kashmere Gate and Azadpur metro station are closed. Entry and exit gates of Indraprastha are open while Entry gates of Uttam Nagar East metro station are closed": Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).
To maintain the law and order situation, 15 companies of CRPF have been deployed along with Delhi police In the national capital and its bordering areas.
"There was retaliation by the farmers. A different role of the farmers was seen. Whatever is happening, the police should oversee. But why did this happen? The central government did not fulfill its responsibility. The central government should show greatness. Take appropriate decision as needed," - Sharad Pawar was reported as saying.
A Protesting farmer died at the national capital's ITO area. As stated by the police, his tractor overturned and his body was crushed under it. Details about the deceased man are being gathered by the officials. The mortal remains were shrouded in tricolour and a postmortem could be conducted.
An emergency meeting has been called-in at Home Minister Amit Shah's residence in the wake of the clash that has erupted in the national capital. Meanwhile, some farmers are returning to the Ghazipur border.
Traffic movement is closed from Yudhistir Bridge to Seelam Pur (both carriageways). Traffic is diverted from Geeta Colony and Signature Bridge: Delhi Traffic Police
"We thank farmers for the unprecedented participation in today's Farmers Republic Day Parade. We also condemn and regret the undesirable and unacceptable events that have taken place today and dissociate ourselves from those indulging in such acts.
Despite all our efforts, some organisations and individuals violated the route and indulged in condemnable acts. Anti-social elements had infiltrated the otherwise peaceful movement. We've always held that peace is our biggest strength and any violation would hurt the movement": Samyukta Kisan Morcha.
5 areas of the national capital will face an internet shutdown. These areas are Mukarbaa Ganj, Nangloi, Singhu Border, Tikri Border and Ghazipur border. The internet shutdown has been imposed till 12 midnight.
Farmers' protest: Traders' association says Connaught Place to remain closed following Delhi Police advisory
After about an hour of struggle, police were able to vacate the premises of historic Red Fort. The protesting farmers swarmed the building after violence at ITO and climbed the flagstaff and installed their flags at the main dome.
Since morning we had been appealing to farmers to go by pre-approved route but some of them broke police barricades, attacked police personnel. Appeal to farmer unions to help maintain peace. This isn't a peaceful protest on Republic Day: Shalini Singh, Jt CP, in Nangloi, Delhi
- Traffic movement is closed from R/A Shankar Road to Talkatora Road & Minto Road. Motorists are advised to take alternate route: Delhi Traffic Police
- Please avoid NH 44, GTK road, outer ring road, Signature Bridge, GT road, ISBT ring road, Vikas Marg, ITO, NH 24, Nizammudin Khatta, Noida link road, Peeragarhi & Outer Delhi, East & West Delhi border areas due to ongoing farmer protests: Delhi Traffic Police
- Traffic movement is closed from Kapashera Chowk to Bijwasan Road. Diversion is given from Kapashera Border & Samalkha T Point. Traffic movement is closed from Dwarka More to Uttam Nagar East Metro Station. Diversion is given from Dwarka More: Delhi Traffic Police
"We know the people who are trying to create disturbance, they are identified. There are people from political parties who are trying to malign the agitation," Rakesh Tikait, Spokesperson, BKU, said when asked that there are allegations that protests have gone out of the hands of farmer leaders
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A large group of farmers riding tractors and motorcycles thronged the Red Fort carrying the tricolours and farmer union flags in their hands. A few youths even climbed up the flagpole on the 17th century landmark and put up a saffron-coloured pennant.
In unexpected developments, hundreds of protesting farmers swarmed the historic Red Fort on Tuesday as their 'Kisan Gantantra Parade' turned violent at several places in the national capital.
Delhi: Following farmer-police clash at ITO, a group of farmers reach Red Fort
Protesters enter Delhi's Red Fort and wave their flags from the ramparts.
Background
Welcome to the ABP LIVE live blog for Tuesday, January 26, 2021: India is celebrating its 72nd Republic Day. The day signifies the making of our Constitution and President Ram Nath Kovind will unfurl the National Flag at Rajpath shortly. Celebrations have begun across the country as Chief Ministers of various states have hoisted the tricolour. Soldiers at the border have also unfurled the flag.
Farmers protesting at Delhi borders over the Centre's farm laws are all geared up to carry out a tractor march on Republic Day. The farmers' union reached an agreement with the Delhi Police on Sunday to carry out the tractor march peacefully.
Farmers at Delhi's three protest sites -- Singhu, Tikri, and Ghazipur border points will also take out a massive tractor rally against the farm laws. The routes will cover over 100 kilometres of distance in the national capital.
Celebrations at Rajpath will be different this year due to the Covid 19 pandemic. No chief guest will be seen at Rajpath. It will be the first ever time when Rafale fighter jets will be taking part in the Republic Day flypast. A total of 38 IAF aircraft, include Rafale, and four planes of the Indian Army will participate in the flypast on Tuesday.
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