SKM gives list of 140 farmers who died during agitation

Kurukshetra, January 8

As many as 140 farmers belonging to Haryana reportedly lost their lives during the course of the movement against the three farm laws. As per the information available, a list of deceased farmers has been finalised and submitted to the government for compensation by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM).

Bhartiya Kisan Union (Charuni) spokesman Rakesh Bains said, “The SKM has submitted the final list of 140 farmers who sacrificed their lives during the farm agitation against the three laws to the government. The list was submitted on January 4. Besides, a list of nine other farmers, including those who had suffered serious injuries in road accidents, has also been submitted.” — TNS