Barricades, boulders, barbed wires, lubricants and iron spikes: Delhi in a Kisan Jam
By 12 noon, there were reports of firing tear gas shells at Haryana's Shambhu border.
Meanwhile, police in Delhi and neighboring states have deployed various measures to halt the farmers' group from entering the national capital and prevent a repeat of the chaotic situation of 2021, when many in their tractors created a security scare and breached the Red Fort to hoist the Khalistani flag.
Security has been beefed up at all entry points towards Delhi, including the Singhu, Ghazipur, and Tikri borders, with multiple layers of barricades, concrete blocks, iron nails, and walls of containers. According to some TV channels, cops are also planning to use lubricants on roads to prevent farmers from bringing in horses.
At Delhi's Jharoda border, barricades and barbed wires have been erected, and similar arrangements are observed at the Singhu border with rows of barricades lining the road.
To ensure law and order, Section 144 has been enforced, restricting the entry of tractor trolleys and assemblies. Delhi Police and the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) are actively present, and the border sealing preparations are extensive.
A robust force of more than 2000 personnel, including CAPF, Crime Branch staff, and battalions, is ready to maintain security and address any untoward incidents.
«Section 144 is in place. Bringing in tractor trolleys and assemblies is restricted. The Delhi Police and the CAPF are here. We have prepared to seal the border. We will ensure that no one breaks this border...If there is any
