Karnal protest today: Those disturbing law & order to face strict action, warn cops

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, September 6

In view of the farm unions’ call to gherao the Karnal mini-secretariat on September 7, the police have warned of strict action against those trying to disturb law and order.

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ADGP (Law and Order) Navdeep Singh Virk said the primary objective of the security arrangements was to maintain peace and order, prevent any kind of violence, facilitate the functioning of traffic and transport system and to safeguard the public property across the state in general and Karnal in particular.

Avoid National Highway-44 today

The Ambala-Delhi NH-44 may see traffic disruptions in Karnal district. Therefore, the public is advised to avoid taking the highway through Karnal. — Navdeep Singh Virk, ADGP (law and order)

The Karnal Range IG and all district SPs have been directed to take precautionary measures in Karnal and adjoining districts. Measures would be taken to avoid untoward incidents, the ADGP added.

Virk said DGP PK Agrawal reviewed the police preparedness for the farmers’ protest in a meeting held with the Karnal Range IG and SPs on September 4.

The National Highway-44 (Ambala-Delhi) may see some traffic disruptions in Karnal. “Residents are advised to avoid travel through Karnal via the NH-44 or use alternative routes to go to their destination on Tuesday. They are being informed about these arrangements in advance so that they can plan their journey accordingly, to avoid any inconvenience,” Virk added.

With the elaborate arrangements in place as per the directions of the state government, he also appealed to the farmers to maintain law and order and raise their issues peacefully.

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