Haryana Police Seal Punjab Border, Detain Farmer Leaders Ahead of Delhi Protest
In a preemptive move ahead of a planned protest by farmer unions, Haryana Police sealed the Haryana–Punjab border at Shambhu in Ambala district on Tuesday. Several farmer leaders were also detained at various locations across the state.
The farmer unions had called for a mahapanchayat at Kisan Ghat in New Delhi to protest the proposed India–United States trade deal. In response, authorities deployed around 15 companies of security forces, including paramilitary personnel, at the Shambhu border, a senior Haryana Police officer confirmed.
According to police reports, hundreds of farmers had already gathered at the border, intending to march towards Delhi to participate in the mahapanchayat. To prevent their movement, police erected multiple barricades and placed cement blocks on the bridge over the Ghaggar river at Shambhu.
Alternative traffic arrangements have been made for commuters travelling between Haryana and Punjab to minimise disruption.
