Farmers protest: One dead, 25 injured as Haryana Police fire tear gas, rubber bullets at protesting farmers; situation tense

Jagjit Dallewal admitted to Government Rajindra Hospital in Patiala as he complained of uneasiness in breathing.

Trade unions condemn the killing of young farmer and injuries to dozens, declare to observe February 23 as black day all over India.

During the ongoing farmers’ protest at Shambhu and Dhabi Gujran, 9 protesters and 14 protesters respectively suffered injuries.

All 9 injured at Shambhu border had minor injuries and are stable, being treated at SDH Rajpura.

Out of 14 persons injured at Dhabi Gujran, 4 were referred to Rajindra Hospital and all 4 are stable.

One Shubhkaran Singh, aged 21, from Balloh, Bathinda, suffered a fatal head injury at Dhabi Gujran and was taken to Rajindra Hospital where he was declared dead on arrival. The cause of the injury is yet to be ascertained, as per Punjab government officials.

All India Kisan Federation chief Prem Singh Bhangu and Bhartiya Kisan union chief Balbir singh Rajjewal said the death of the young farmer is due to the incompetence of the union leaders leading the mob at the Dilli Chalo morcha.

“While the government is wrong in using force, the union leaders are equally responsible for misleading the youngsters,” they said.

Fissures in farmer unions as two main unions blamed morcha leaders for the farmer's death.

Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait says, "This movement will continue, a solution can be found only through dialogue... The SKM will meet tomorrow and decide what to do."

Following protests after the death of a young farmer, Shambhu is tense as farmer leaders Dallewal and Pandher announce to enter Haryana.

Clashes between cops and farmers escalate as more tear gas shells fired.

The deceased identified as Shubhkaran Singh of Baloke in Bathinda succumbed to his injuries at Patiala's Rajindra hospital. He was allegedly hit by a rubber bullet.

In view of ongoing dialogue between Farmers and Centre, all are requested to maintain peace and harmony. Protestors should be peaceful and not rush at Haryana Barricades and Haryana Police is requested not to use force

We advise you all to stay away from rumour mongers & verify…

— Punjab Police India (@PunjabPoliceInd) February 21, 2024

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal rushed to the Rajindra Hospital to inquire about the injured farmer.

“If in case the news about his death is confirmed, then there is no point talking to the Central Government. We were holding talks with some officials when we got this information. We are going to inquire and then comment,” he said on reported death of a farmer.

Sangrur Civil surgeon Dr Kirpal Singh says a 26-year-old youth sustained injuries in the head and has been referred to Rajindra Hospital, Patiala.

At least 26 farmers have been injured, after Haryana Police fired rubber bullets and lobbed tear gas shells, at Khanauri border.

Tear gas shells continue on farmers as many are still standing near barricades.

They are being thrown by drones and also fired by Haryana Police personnel.

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Punjab Police likely to write to Haryana counterpart over sudden use of tear gas shells when the farmer leaders were only giving speeches, and had not started moving towards the barricades.

“It was a sudden attack on the farmers”, said Patiala Range DIG HS Bhullar.

Some farmers fell while trying to escape the tear gas shells, while youngsters take cover behind the boulders placed by police.

Haryana Police lob tear gas shells on protesting farmers. A dozen of shells landed on Punjab side.

हरियाणा पुलिस किसानों द्वारा शांतिपूर्ण प्रदर्शन करते हुए भारी मशीनरी जैसे जेसीबी, पोकलेन आदि का प्रयोग न करने की घोषणा का स्वागत करती है। हरियाणा पुलिस की अपील- ट्रैक्टर ट्राली का प्रयोग ना करें प्रदर्शनकारी। कानून व्यवस्था बनाए रखने में करें सहयोग। @anilvijminister @cmohry pic.twitter.com/GZK3hShghs

— Haryana Police (@police_haryana) February 21, 2024

Punjab Police officials have restricted the movement of traffic towards Shambhu now.

Except vehicles of farmers, all other vehicles are being diverted from near Rajpura.

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Hospitals have been put on alert in Patiala, Mohali and Fatehgarh Sahib in wake of a likely clash between the farmer unions and Haryana Police personnel.

Situation is tense as large number of farmers have started gathering at the Shambhu border.

The farm leaders are holding a discussion with the Punjab government officials.

Traffic has also been hit on Delhi-Gurugram, Delhi-Bahadurgarh and several other roads after heavy deployment of police to ensure law and order.

The two border points of Delhi and Haryana - Tikri and Singhu - are sealed with the heavy deployment of police personnel and paramilitary forces and multi-layered barricades of concrete and iron nails.

Two lanes of the Ghazipur border have also been shut with multi-layer barricades and police personnel.

The Delhi Police has beefed up security in the national capital and directed its personnel to ensure strict vigil at Tikri, Singhu and Ghazipur borders.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (outer) Jimmy Chiram says there is sufficient deployment of the force, besides paramilitary personnel, at the Delhi-Haryana borders.

Amid heavy deployment by Haryana, Punjab has also deputed hundreds of police personnel at the Shambhu border to ensure law and order.