Farm leader Lakhwinder Singh Lakhi dies after brief illness

Our Correspondent

Hoshiarpur, June 1

Farm leader Lakhwinder Singh Lakhi, who had been constantly protesting against the three agri laws at Sutehri, died at a hospital in Jalandhar. Lakkhi had fallen ill while sitting on a dharna a few days ago.

Harbans Singh Sangha, chief, Azad Kisan Committee Doaba, said those present at the dharna in front of Reliance’s showroom took Lakhi to a local hospital where doctor advised him to get him admitted to a super speciality hospital.

Sangha said his family admitted him to a hospital in Jalandhar on May 23 where he breathed his last on May 31. He said Lakhi’s death was irreparable loss both to his family and the Azad Kisan Committee Doaba.

“Due to the stubbornness of the Central Government, many farmers are getting martyred. We will return from the borders of Delhi only after getting our demands fulfilled,” said Sangha.

He said, “Lakhi had contributed a lot to this dharna and also gave financial assistance. His contribution will be written in the history of this dharna.” Tributes will be paid to Lakhi on June 2 at 12.30 pm at the protest site.