Shambhu/Chandigarh, February 21
A 20-year-old protester was killed while 25 others were injured on Wednesday after the Haryana police fired rubber bullets and lobbed tear gas shells on the protesting farmers at Khanauri border.
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According to officials, the deceased identified as Shubhkaran Singh of Baloke in Bathinda succumbed to his injuries at Patiala’s Rajindra hospital. He was allegedly hit by a rubber bullet.
As per initial reports, a bullet entered his head from above his ear.
Ten of the injured farmers were rushed to hospital, while others got first aid at the makeshift medical camp at Shambhu.
Three of the injured farmers were referred to Rajindra Hospital, Patiala.
Sangrur Civil surgeon Dr Kirpal Singh said a youth sustained injuries in the head and has been referred to Rajindra Hospital.
Currently, the firing of tear gas shells has been stopped.
Meanwhile, the farmer leaders rushed to the Rajindra hospital after reports of two of the farmers receiving critical injuries at Khanauri.
Tear gas shells were fired by Haryana security personnel after some farmers were heading towards the multi-layered barricades at the Shambhu border on Wednesday.
Earlier, Dallewal and Pandher said the protesting farmers, who have been camping at two border points between Punjab and Haryana after they were stopped by security personnel, will march towards Delhi in a peaceful manner.
The farmer leaders also urged the Central government to remove barricades and blockades at the Shambhu border and allow the farmers to march peacefully to Delhi.
“We are ready to die and be shot in the interest of the farmers of the country as it is now not a fight for farmers from Punjab but of the whole nation,” the leaders said.
“If any standoff happens… it can turn ugly, as farmers are adamant to reach Delhi and we will only proceed peacefully. But if they open fire at us or use force; then whatever happens will be the responsibility of those who had put up these barricades,” they added.
17:24 21 FebFissures in farmer unions as 2 main unions blame morcha leaders for farmer’s death
All India Kisan Federation chief Prem Singh Bhangu and Bhartiya Kisan union chief Balbir singh Rajjewal said the death of the young farmer is due to the incompetence of the union leaders leading the mob at the Dilli Chalo morcha.
“While the government is wrong in using force, the union leaders are equally responsible for misleading the youngsters,” they said.
Fissures in farmer unions as two main unions blamed morcha leaders for the farmer’s death.16:47 21 FebSamyukta Kisan Morcha calls a meeting on Thursday
Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait says, “This movement will continue, a solution can be found only through dialogue… The SKM will meet tomorrow and decide what to do.”16:37 21 FebShambhu tense as farmer leaders announce to enter Haryana.
Following protests after the death of a young farmer, Shambhu is tense as farmer leaders Dallewal and Pandher announce to enter Haryana.
Clashes between cops and farmers escalate as more tear gas shells fired.15:54 21 Feb20-year-old protester died after sustaining injuries
The deceased identified as Shubhkaran Singh of Baloke in Bathinda succumbed to his injuries at Patiala’s Rajindra hospital. He was allegedly hit by a rubber bullet.
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15:26 21 FebFarmer leader Dallewal rushes to Rajindra Hospital
Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal rushed to the Rajindra Hospital to inquire about the injured farmer.
“If in case the news about his death is confirmed, then there is no point talking to the Central Government. We were holding talks with some officials when we got this information. We are going to inquire and then comment,” he said on reported death of a farmer.15:19 21 FebOne farmer referred to Patiala hospital
Sangrur Civil surgeon Dr Kirpal Singh says a 26-year-old youth sustained injuries in the head and has been referred to Rajindra Hospital, Patiala.15:18 21 Feb26 injured as police fire tear gas, rubber bullets
At least 26 farmers have been injured, after Haryana Police fired rubber bullets and lobbed tear gas shells, at Khanauri border.13:46 21 FebTear gas shells continue on farmers
Tear gas shells continue on farmers as many are still standing near barricades.
They are being thrown by drones and also fired by Haryana Police personnel.13:00 21 FebBKU (Ekta-Ugrahan) supports farmer unions’ decision to reject Central Govt’s offer
Bharatiya Kisan Union (Ekta-Ugrahan) supports protesting farmer unions’ decision to reject Central Government’s offer of giving 5 years MSP through contract farming to those who sow five crops instead of cultivating paddy and wheat.12:52 21 FebCentral Govt says ready to hold fifth round of talks with farmers
Government ready to hold 5th round of talks with protesting farmers, says Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda12:07 21 FebPunjab to write to Haryana counterpart over sudden use of tear gas shells
Punjab Police likely to write to Haryana counterpart over sudden use of tear gas shells when the farmer leaders were only giving speeches, and had not started moving towards the barricades.
“It was a sudden attack on the farmers”, said Patiala Range DIG HS Bhullar.11:47 21 FebCompete chaos as more tear gas shells fired
Some farmers fell while trying to escape the tear gas shells, while youngsters take cover behind the boulders placed by police.11:45 21 FebTear gas shells fired at protesting farmers
Haryana Police lob tear gas shells on protesting farmers. A dozen of shells landed on Punjab side.11:12 21 FebHaryana Police urge farmers to not use tractor-trailers11:05 21 FebPunjab Police restrict movement of traffic towards Shambhu
Punjab Police officials have restricted the movement of traffic towards Shambhu now.
Except vehicles of farmers, all other vehicles are being diverted from near Rajpura.10:59 21 FebPunjab govt tried to impress upon union leaders not to use excess force as it could lead to retaliation from Haryana side
Fearing action in Haryana, Punjab Govt tells protesters to show restraint10:51 21 FebBKU (Tikait) warns ongoing agitation could surpass duration of previous protest
Farmers’ agitation may be longer this time: Rakesh Tikait10:48 21 FebHigh Court observes that tractor-trailers could not ply on highways under provisions of Motor Vehicles Act
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Situation is tense as large number of farmers have started gathering at the Shambhu border.
The farm leaders are holding a discussion with the Punjab government officials.10:16 21 FebTraffic disrupted on Delhi-Gurugram, several other roads
Traffic has also been hit on Delhi-Gurugram, Delhi-Bahadurgarh and several other roads after heavy deployment of police to ensure law and order.10:11 21 FebMulti-layered barricades of concrete, iron nails at Delhi-Haryana border points
The two border points of Delhi and Haryana – Tikri and Singhu – are sealed with the heavy deployment of police personnel and paramilitary forces and multi-layered barricades of concrete and iron nails.
Two lanes of the Ghazipur border have also been shut with multi-layer barricades and police personnel.10:08 21 FebSecurity beefed up in Delhi, borders
The Delhi Police has beefed up security in the national capital and directed its personnel to ensure strict vigil at Tikri, Singhu and Ghazipur borders.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (outer) Jimmy Chiram says there is sufficient deployment of the force, besides paramilitary personnel, at the Delhi-Haryana borders.10:02 21 FebSecurity tightened at Shambhu border
Amid heavy deployment by Haryana, Punjab has also deputed hundreds of police personnel at the Shambhu border to ensure law and order.09:55 21 FebFarmer leaders expected to reach Shambhu border around 10:30 am
Farmer leaders are expected to reach the Shambhu border around 10:30 am and address the protesting farmers ahead of the ‘Dilli Chalo’ march.
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