As tension mounts surrounding the ongoing farmers’ agitation, union leaders have urged farmers from across the country to converge on the national capital on Wednesday, March 6. In response, the Delhi Police have ramped up security measures at the city’s railway stations and interstate bus terminals.
The call to action came from two prominent umbrella bodies, namely the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) and the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political), on March 3. They urged farmers to gather in Delhi on March 6 but discouraged travel via tractors, instead recommending private vehicles, trains, or buses.
According to a senior official familiar with the security arrangements, teams have been deployed at railway stations and bus terminals to intercept and detain protestors upon their arrival in the city. However, the official assured that there would be no barricading on roads, and routine traffic was expected to remain largely unaffected. Nevertheless, authorities will maintain a real-time watch on vehicular movement.
In a related development, the Delhi Police Special Branch issued an alert to security agencies on Tuesday, warning that farmers might attempt to enter the national capital using small and abandoned vehicles. The alert also highlighted the farmers’ intention to revitalize their agitation, focusing on demands for a legal guarantee on the Minimum Support Price (MSP) regime.
To preempt any potential unrest, authorities have imposed Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) in Delhi. This prohibits gatherings of four or more people in designated areas, a measure aimed at maintaining public order and safety.
As the nation braces for another significant demonstration, the Delhi Police remain on high alert, emphasizing the need for stringent security measures to prevent any untoward incidents amidst the escalating tensions surrounding the farmers’ protest.
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