Hours after the Ambala police stated that the National Security Act (NSA) will be imposed against the protesting farmers, unions, and individuals, the district IGP on Friday stated that the order had been 'revoked' after review, news agency ANI reported. However, the Haryana police urged the demonstrators and their leaders to keep the peace and cooperate with authorities in preserving law and order.
Sibash Kabiraj, IGP Ambala Range stated: "This is to clarify to all concerned that the matter of invoking provisions of the National Security Act on few farm union leaders of district Ambala has been reconsidered and it has been decided that the same will not be invoked. Haryana Police appeals to the protestors and their leaders to maintain peace and co-operate with the authorities in maintaining law and order."
Earlier today, the Ambala district police in Haryana has declared that the NSA act would be used against protesting farmers leaders who are actively engaged in the ongoing rallies at the state border.
In an official announcement, the district police reported that since February 13, protesting farmers and allied unions have made continual efforts to overcome the barriers placed at the Shambhu border amid demands for 'Dilli Chalo demonstrations'.
"Daily attempts are being made to disrupt law and order by throwing stones at the police administration and causing a commotion. During this time, hooligans caused significant damage to government and private property. The agitators' damage to government and private property is being assessed," Ambala police stated in an official statement.
Taking to X, the Ambala Police stated: “In this regard, action is being taken by the administration against the agitators and office-bearers of the (farmer) unions. If any common man has suffered any loss of property during this movement, he can give details of the loss to the administration.
Since their 'Delhi Chalo' march was interrupted by security authorities on February 13, protesting farmers have been camping out at the Shambhu and Khanauri border crossings in Punjab and Haryana.
Farmers had also battled with security agents at the two border crossings.