Heavy security deployment at Tikri, Singhu borders as more farmers join protest

Additional security forces have been deployed at the Singhu and Tikri borders in order to maintain the law and situation as farmers continue with their agitation against three Central farm laws on Friday.

Amid more and more farmers joining the protest against agriculture laws after Rakesh Tikait made a series of 'emotional statements' on Thursday, security was heightened at the Singhu and Tikri borders (latter in the picture below).

The Ghaziabad District Administration also ordered anti-farm laws protestors at the Ghazipur border to vacate the area on Thursday. Police have increased security at the Delhi borders

Protesting farmers have said that they will go back to their homes only if their demands are met.

Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) spokesperson Rakesh Tikait was issued a notice by the Delhi Police on Thursday, asking him to explain as to why legal action should not be taken against him for breaching the agreement with police regarding the tractor rally on January 26.

Tikait instead asked the government to take action on those who lathi-charged farmers on Republic Day. While crying in front of the media, he said "I will commit suicide if the laws are not repealed. We will not vacate the protest sites."

The emotional appeal of the BKU spokesperson triggered more and more farmers to join the protest overnight at the Ghazipur border. As a result, security was heightened at other Delhi borders as well, including Singhu and Tikri, to avoid any unwarranted situation.

A huge crowd of people gathered at Ghazipur border where the farmers' protest against the three #FarmLaws is going on. RLD leader Jayant Chaudhary has arrived at the site to meet BKU spokesperson Rakesh Tikait and other farmers. pic.twitter.com/JY21hN232d

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) January 29, 2021

We will not vacate the spot. We will talk to the Government of India about our issues. I urge the people to remain peaceful: Rakesh Tikait, Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) spokesperson, at Ghazipur border#FarmLawspic.twitter.com/Cy8vTUhnMP

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) January 29, 2021

( With inputs from ANI )

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