- विज्ञापन -
Chandigarh: Earlier today Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) sent an advisory to Punjab Government asking it to maintain law and order in the wake of the farmers agitation. Now the Punjab Government has sent a reply to Home Minister. In reply sent by Chief secretary, it has been said that orders given by Punjab Haryana High Court on the 20th have not been received yet nor uploaded on the website.
Government clarified that it is completely wrong to say that the Punjab government is allowing people to gather at Shambhu and Dhabhi-Gurjan borders. Farmers were going to Delhi to protest but due to restrictions on movement, farmers are on the border of Punjab and Haryana.
Till now, more than 160 people have been injured due to tear gas shells, rubber bullets, physical force and drones used by Haryana Police, yet the Punjab government has responsibly maintained the law-and-order situation, said Punjab Government in the reply.
In the reply, Punjab Govt said that need is to show more sympathy towards farmers. Punjab being a border state, law and order should be handled more sensitively during protests.
Govt mentioned that on behalf of Punjab Police, 2000 policemen including DIG rank IPS and PPS officers are working to maintain peace. The situation is being constantly monitored, we will take steps if needed, said Govt.
