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Farmers protest live updates: 44 people arrested over Singhu border violence, say Delhi police

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jan 29, 2021, 23:31:25 IST

Farmers protest live updates: 44 people arrested over Singhu border violence, say Delhi police

Farmers protesting at the Ghazipur border have refused to move, despite appeals from the UP administration. On Friday afternoon, clashes broke out between protesters and a group of locals at Singhu border, forcing police to use tear gas to control the situation. Stay with TOI for latest updates:

21:30 (IST) Jan 28

We will not be intimidated by notices sent by Delhi Police: Samyukta Kisan Morcha on police move following tractor rally violence

21:30 (IST) Jan 28

Today, farmers are being threatened on Ghazipur, Singhu border. This is contrary to every rule of democracy: Priyanka Gandhi

कल आधी रात में लाठी से किसान आंदोलन को ख़त्म करने की कोशिश की। आज गाजीपुर, सिंघू बॉर्डर पर किसानों को धमकाया जा रहा… https://t.co/zOXE4RuayV
— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) 1611849247000

21:24 (IST) Jan 28

He is not a member of our organisation. He was taking a stick and would have done something. He was misbehaving with media. All those who are here with ill intent should leave

BKU spokesperson Rakesh Tikait

21:23 (IST) Jan 28

Bharatiya Kisan Union spokesperson Rakesh Tikait slaps a person at Ghazipur border

#WATCH: Bharatiya Kisan Union spokesperson Rakesh Tikait slaps a person at Ghazipur border (Delhi-Uttar Pradesh). https://t.co/fhRSbdlhgY
— ANI (@ANI) 1611849033000

21:00 (IST) Jan 28

Farmers protesting against the three farm laws at the Ghazipur border have refused to leave the protest site despite the Uttar Pradesh government's order to vacate the area.

#FarmersProtest Some Farmers still at Ghazipur (Delhi-UP) border against UP administration's order Farmers prot… https://t.co/J3pdAZxjLV
— The Times Of India (@timesofindia) 1611847762000

20:55 (IST) Jan 28

RAF personnel during flag march at Ghazipur border

#FarmersProtest WATCH | RAF personnel during flag march at Ghazipur border... https://t.co/DYGFEW7rWE
— The Times Of India (@timesofindia) 1611847275000

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20:50 (IST) Jan 28

Members of Bhartiya Kisan Union (Lok Shakti) and BKU (Ekta) met Union agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar today

We are also hurt by Red fort incident. Govt has assured us that they will continue with commitments made during talks with farmers: SS Bhati, BKU (Lok Shakti)

20:39 (IST) Jan 28

Ghazipur border closed. Traffic diverted from NH 24, NH 9, Road no 56, 57 A, Kondli, Paper market, Telco T point, EDM Mall, Akshardham and Nizammudin Khatta. Traffic is very heavy in the area and Vikas marg, Please take alternate route: Delhi Traffic Police

20:35 (IST) Jan 28

Bharatiya Kisan Union spokesperson Rakesh Tikait said that farmers will remain firm in their agitation and won't vacate the site until they hold discussions with the government.

#FarmersProtest Bharatiya Kisan Union spokesperson Rakesh Tikait said that farmers will remain firm in their agit… https://t.co/OnBB0BmNgN
— The Times Of India (@timesofindia) 1611846259000

20:25 (IST) Jan 28

Will commit suicide but won't end protest until farm bills are repealed: Rakesh Tikait, Bharatiya Kisan Union

19:53 (IST) Jan 28

Around 30 farmers from DDA Ground in Burari have moved towards Singhu border and other farmers (around 15) have been detained for their possible involvement in violence on January 26 and for violating laws. Burari ground is being cleared: Delhi Police

19:32 (IST) Jan 28

Plan was pre-conceived to break agreement between Delhi police, farmers to cause international embarrassment for govt on R-Day: PTI quoting officials

19:25 (IST) Jan 28

A notice has been served to them (farmers) under Section 133 of CrPC (conditional order for removal of nuisance): Ghaziabad ADM City Shailendra Kumar Singh at Ghazipur border

19:24 (IST) Jan 28

BKU leader Naresh Tikait's brother Rakesh says he will continue the sit-in protest at the Ghazipur border

19:14 (IST) Jan 28

The dharna at the Ghazipur border will end today: Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Naresh Tikait in Muzaffarnagar

19:13 (IST) Jan 28

We will continue our sit-in protest and will not vacate site till talks with government are held. Administration has removed basic facilities including water and electricity supply. We'll get water from our villages: Bharatiya Kisan Union spokesperson Rakesh Tikait at Ghazipur border

19:04 (IST) Jan 28

A preliminary assessment suggests there was pre-conceived and well co-ordinated plan to break the agreement reached between Delhi Police and leaders of farmers organisations. Special Cell is investigating larger conspiracy and criminal designs behind the unfortunate events: Delhi Police

19:03 (IST) Jan 28

A criminal case has been registered and is being investigated under provisions of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act and sections of IPC dealing with sedition. Role and conduct of organisations and individuals based in India as well as those out of country is being probed: Delhi Police

18:59 (IST) Jan 28

Ghaziabad administration asks protesters to vacate UP Gate by Thursday night or else force will be used to remove them: PTI quoting official sources

18:51 (IST) Jan 28

Pinning blame on Punjab govt, Congress nothing but attempt to cover up BJP's role in Delhi violence and Centre's utter failure to manage situation: CM Amarinder Singh