Delhi Police and thousands of protesters clashed at multiple places in the National Capital during the Republic Day tractor rally, leading to unprecedented scenes and the reported death of one protester
A massive rally of farmers to the National Capital turned violent on Tuesday, with Delhi Police using tear gas and baton-charging protesters as they broke barricades and entered the city to hold a tractor parade on Republic Day. One protestor reportedly died after he was allegedly shot at while driving his tractor.
On the other hand, the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) has called off the Republic Day tractor parade with immediate effect. The farmers’ union has also appealed to all participants to immediately return to their respective protest sites. “The movement will continue peacefully and further steps will be discussed and decided soon,” the Samyukt Kisan Morcha said.
While farmer leaders, who have been spearheading the…