Farmers Protest: Protestor Loses Life in Clash | SKM Announces Road Blockades in Haryana | Oneindia

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The 'Delhi Chalo' march was paused for two days after a protester died and 12 police were injured in clashes at Khanauri border. Opposition leaders criticized the government's handling. Punjab CM promised action, while Delhi CM questioned the essence of the independence struggle. Haryana Police reported violent activities by protesters. The ban on mobile internet and SMS services was extended in seven districts. Union agriculture minister urged further discussions.

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00:00 The Delhi Chalo March has been halted for two days after a protester Shubkaran Singh,

00:11 aged 21, was killed and more than 12 policemen were injured in the clashes at Kannuri, a

00:17 Punjab-Haryana border point.

00:19 The deceased succumbed to a head injury.

00:22 Opposition leaders have criticised the central government over the handling of the protest.

00:27 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mahan has vowed strict action while Delhi Chief Minister

00:32 Arundhati Kejriwal has also questioned the purpose of the independent struggle.

00:36 Singh's death marked the first fatality in the ongoing agitation.

00:40 His family and farmer groups have alleged that he was shot by Haryana police.

00:45 The Siyyubt Kisan Morcha has also blamed the government for the crisis and has called a

00:48 meeting to discuss the further action.

00:50 Haryana police meanwhile has reported that the farmers were setting the chaff mixed with

00:54 chilli powder on fire and attacked security forces with stones and weapons, leaving 12

01:00 police officers seriously injured and one dead.

01:02 The toxic smoke hindered visibility and caused breathing problems.

01:06 Tear gas shells were fired to disperse the protesters at Kannuri and Shambu border points.

01:11 A sub-inspector of Haryana police, Vijay Kumar, died after his health deteriorated due to

01:15 the incident.

01:16 And so, the Haryana government has decided to extend the ban on mobile internet and bulk

01:20 SMS service in seven districts until 23rd February.

01:25 The ongoing protest has disrupted road connectivity between Chandigarh and Delhi, leading to transportation

01:30 challenges also.

01:31 The Bharatiya Kisan Union Charuni members are planning road blockages in Haryana to

01:36 protest the Singh's death.

01:37 Meanwhile, the Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda has urged the farmers to participate

01:42 in further discussions, expressing confidence in finding a solution through negotiations.

01:47 Meanwhile, to cool down the farmers, the Centre on Wednesday approved the fair and remunerative

01:52 price of sugarcane payable by sugar factories for sugar season 2024 and 2025.

01:58 The Cabinet decision comes along with the ongoing farmers' protest in the northern

02:01 states of Punjab, Haryana and even Uttar Pradesh.

02:05 It has been decided to fix the price for the upcoming sugarcane season in the period from

02:09 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2025, to ensure free and reasonable price of sugarcane

02:16 to the farmers by the sugar mills, Union Minister Anurag Thakur said at the briefing after the

02:21 Cabinet meet.

02:22 [MUSIC PLAYING]

02:26 (drums)

02:28 [BLANK_AUDIO]

Farmers Protest: Protestor Loses Life in Clash | SKM Announces Road Blockades in Haryana | Oneindia

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