Famers' Protest: Haryana police seek passport, visa cancellation for farmers involved in violence
Haryana Police have requested the cancellation of passports and visas of those allegedly involved in violence during the ongoing farmers' protest. This development comes as farmers from Punjab are contemplating whether to resume their march to Delhi. The protesters have been camping at the Khanauri and Shambhu points on the Punjab-Haryana border since February 13, after their initial march to the national capital was halted by security personnel.
Efforts to Cancel Passports and Visas
DSP Ambala Joginder Sharma stated, «We have identified those involved in violence coming to Haryana from Punjab in the name of farmers' protest. We have identified them with CCTV cameras and drone cameras. We will request the Ministry and embassy to cancel their Visas and passports… Their photos, name and address will be given to the passport office. We are working on canceling their passports.»
The farmers are protesting to urge the central government to accept their demands, which include a legal guarantee for a minimum support price (MSP) for crops and a farm loan waiver.
Recent Developments
- The Punjab Police registered a murder case against an unidentified person following the death of Shubhkaran Singh (22) from Bathinda on February 21. Additionally, twelve security personnel were injured in clashes with protesting farmers at Khanauri.
- A candlelight vigil was held by various NGOs in Amritsar to pay tribute to Shubhkaran Singh.
- The registration of the FIR marks the conclusion of the stalemate between farmers and the Punjab
