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In anticipation of the “Bharat Bandh” called by farmer unions to protest the Centre’s three farm laws on September 27, the Delhi Police has deployed extra personnel at picket lines in border areas of the national capital, officials said.
The police say they have ramped up patrols, deployed extra personnel at the pickets, particularly in border areas, and are thoroughly checking every vehicle entering the national capital.
Officials say protesters won’t be allowed in from the three protest sites along Delhi’s border.
Deepak Yadav, Deputy Commissioner of Police of New Delhi, said, “In view of Bharat Bandh, adequate security arrangements have been made as a precautionary measure. Pickets at the border areas have been strengthened and all vital installations, including India Gate and Vijay Chowk will have adequate deployment.”
Despite the fact that there has been no information received regarding any protests taking place in the city, police have taken all precautions to avoid any unfortunate incident.
“The security will be preventive and we are fully alert. There is no call for ‘Bharat Bandh’ in Delhi, but we are watching the developments and adequate number of personnel will be on ground,” Stated by Delhi Police official.
“But all roads connecting Delhi through villages near border areas will be strictly checked. All vehicles will be thoroughly checked at the pickets.” The SKM had also asked political parties to “stand with farmers in their quest to defend principles of democracy and federalism”.
“As this historic struggle completes ten months, SKM has called Monday (September 27) to be observed as ‘Bharat Bandh’ against the anti-farmer Modi government.”
“The SKM appeals to every Indian to join this nationwide movement and make the ‘Bharat Bandh’ a resounding success. In particular, we appeal to all organisations of workers, traders, transporters, businessmen, students, youth and women and all social movements to extend solidarity with the farmers that day,” the SKM said recently.
