Border Lockdown And Internet Suspension As Farmers Gear Up For March At Punjab-Haryana Border
Following discussions with Union ministers, farmers have affirmed their commitment to proceed with the march.
In anticipation of the upcoming 'Delhi Chalo' march by farmers scheduled for February 13, extensive measures have been taken to seal off the Punjab-Haryana borders in Ambala, Jind, and Fatehabad districts. The primary objective of the march is to advocate for legislation ensuring a minimum support price (MSP) for crops.
To preempt potential disruptions, the Haryana Police has issued a traffic advisory urging commuters to restrict travel on main roads. Additionally, mobile internet services and bulk SMS have been suspended in seven districts to enhance security.
Precautionary actions include the closure of the Ghaggar flyover at the Shambhu border and excavation of the Ghaggar river bed to obstruct farmers' access to the highway with tractors. Checkpoints and concrete barriers have been erected at anticipated gathering points, including Ambala, Jind, and Fatehabad districts.
