Protesting farmers, police clash in Nuh, 107 booked

A clash took place between the farmers of nine villages sitting on dharna in Nuh district and the police on Tuesday.

After that, the police arrested many farmers and took them to the police station in four roadways buses. Late in the evening, an FIR was registered against 107 persons, including 54 men and 53 women, at Rojka Meo police station.

For Industrial Model Township (IMT) Rojka Meo, 1,600 acres of farmers of nine villages -- Khedli Kankar, Meharola, Badelaki, Kanwarsika, Rojka Meo, Dhirdoka, Rupahedi, Khod (Bahadri) and Rewasan -- were acquired in 2010. Farmers allege that they have not received proper compensation for their land. To demand compensation, the farmers have been sitting on an indefinite strike in Dhiruduka village since February 29.

On Tuesday, the protesting farmers stopped the work of IMT Rojka Meo in Dhiruduka village. After that, HSIIDC employees reached the spot with JCB machines, along with the police, to work on drains and roads.

Hundreds of farmers, women and children reached the work site. The police and farmers came face to face when the farmers stopped the work and said that they would not allow any work to be done until their demands are met.

The police authorities appealed to the farmers to maintain peace, but the farmers were adamant on their demand for land compensation. An elderly woman fell unconscious and was rushed to the hospital.

Soon after, hundreds of farmers surrounded the machines from all sides. Farmers claimed that they are ready for a fight till the end.

So, the police swung into action and arrested many farmers and took them to the police station. A police team was deployed at the protesting site.

Late in the evening, following the complaint of Arun Kumar Garg, assistant manager of HSIIDC, an FIR was registered against 107 unidentified persons under the Sections for making false statements, gathering illegal crowds, creating obstruction in government work and causing damage to government property.

“An FIR has been registered and some accused have been arrested. Further probe is underway and other accused will be arrested soon,” said the spokesperson of Nuh police.