Prohibitory measures remain in effect in Ambala, with internet services suspended in parts of the city as farmers continue their march toward Delhi.
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New Delhi: Police detained over 30 farmers participating in the ‘Delhi Chalo’ march at Pari Chowk in Greater Noida after clashes erupted between the agitators and security forces. The farmers, demanding legal guarantee on MSP and farm debt waiver among other grievances, were stopped as they attempted to proceed toward Delhi on Friday. Several protesting farmers were also were stopped at the Shambhu border.
Haryana Police used tear gas shells to disperse farmers attempting to march toward Delhi from the Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana.
Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher urged the authorities to either permit their peaceful march toward Delhi or engage in talks to address their demands. “The doors for talks are open from the farmers’ side,” he told ANI. Pandher added that the government should provide a letter from the Central Government or the Chief Minister’s office of Haryana or Punjab if they are serious about discussions.
He called for the Central Government to accept their appeals, saying, “We want the central government to accept our demands. They should give us a place to protest in Delhi. Internet services should be restored in Ambala… Either we should be allowed to go to Delhi or we should be talked to.”
Internet Services In Ambala Suspended
Prohibitory measures remain in effect in Ambala, with internet services suspended in parts of the city as farmers continue their march toward Delhi.
To curb the spread of misinformation and rumors, internet services will remain suspended in several villages under Ambala district, including Dangdehri, Lohgarh, Manakpur, Dadiyana, Bari Ghel, Lharsa, Kalu Majra, Devi Nagar, Saddopur, Sultanpur, and Kakru from December 6 to December 9. Additionally, bulk SMS services (excluding banking and mobile recharges) and dongle-based internet services will be banned, with only voice calls permitted in these areas.
