Farmers' Protest: Clashes Erupt Between Cops & Protesters On Delhi-Jaipur Highway; Police Fire Tear Gas Shells

Clashes erupted between police and farmers protesting on the Delhi-Jaipur highway near Bhudla-Sangwari village on January 3. According to reports, clashes erupted after farmers’ reached Masani barrage near Dharuhera town. Police reportedly fired tear gas shells to stop the farmers. On January 3, farmers covered 4 km from their previous halt when the clashes erupted. According to reports, farmers were trying to move towards the national capital, and the police blocked the road. Several videos of the clashes between farmers and police also surfaced on social media. Videos show police firing tear gas shells. According to a report published in The Tribune, farmers from the Tikri border joined another group of protesting farmers at Bhudla-Sangwart. Farmers were then stopped at Masani barrage by the police. Farmers on January 3 threatened to burn copies of the law on Lohri. The announcement came ahead of the seventh round of talks with the Centre to break the deadlock over the laws.

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