Farmers protest: Khanauri and Shambhu border cleared, now open for public

Security personnel from Haryana removed the cement barricades on their side of the Shambhu-Ambala Highway, reopening the road for traffic. However, the barricades on the Punjab side at the Khanauri border are still being dismantled.

Punjab Police resumed clearing operations at both the Shambhu and Khanauri points, dismantling the remaining temporary structures. Trolleys were relocated to an open ground, allowing farmers to reclaim them with identity proof.

Farmers have been protesting at the Punjab-Haryana borders for over a year, demanding action on various issues. These protests have affected local trade and youth employment, particularly in Punjab.

DIG Sidhu highlighted that movable items were being shifted 3 km away from the border. He assured that farmers could retrieve their items by providing proof of ownership and emphasized the cooperation from farmers.

Farmers from the All India Kisan Sabha and Bharatiya Kisan Union staged a protest march to Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini’s residence. This was a reaction to the Punjab Police's actions at the borders.

Several farmer leaders, including Jagjit Singh Dallewal and Sarvan Singh Pandher, were detained during the operation. This sparked further protests and political reactions regarding the handling of the situation.

Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema defended the police action, stressing the need to reopen the Shambhu and Khanauri borders for the state's economic well-being. He urged farmers to protest in Delhi, as their demands target the Central government.