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  • 3 years ago
Security forces used tear gas shells as protesting farmers, led by SKM (Non-Political) leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal and Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee head Sarwan Singh Pandher, attempted to march towards Delhi at Shambhu border. The farmers were observed wearing masks and other safety gear. Shambhu, the crossing point near Ambala on National Highway-1, became the latest flashpoint of the farmers’ protest last week.

Outlook's Sharmita Kar reports from the Shambhu border.

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00:00 As farmers tried to breach the barricades today, police used tear gas shells on them.
00:06 They also used drones to drop tear gas shells on them.
00:09 A lot of people got injured. There were elders, youngsters who were running around to save their lives.
00:15 The farmers also modified cranes, bulldozers to create a bulletproof shield around it so that they can break the barricades.
00:25 But they have not used that so far because the leaders are still in talks with the police,
00:30 trying to pacify the situation so that it doesn't get violent and they can peacefully march ahead today.

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