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Police detain farmers, activists in Patiala's Jahlan village amid land dispute

Locals claim police used mild lathicharge to disperse protesters; BKU condemns action

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Tribune News Service

Patiala, Updated At : 05:23 PM Jul 23, 2025 IST

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Farm union members protest against police action during a land dispute in Jahlan village, Patiala, July 23, 2025. Tribune photo

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Tensions flared in Jahlan village here on Wednesday as police moved in to remove alleged illegal encroachments on a disputed land.

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Farmer unions accused the authorities of trying to hand over the land to a “selected few,” sparking protests.

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Meanwhile, police used mild lathicharge to disperse farmers, with claims emerging that women and elderly were also targeted.

Over 25 villagers, including several women activists, have been detained, according to farmer groups.

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The BKU has strongly condemned the police action.

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