A team of six forensic scientists from Gujarat on Sunday, 31 January, examined areas in and around the ITO junction in central Delhi - one of several spots in the national capital that witnessed violence during the farmers' tractor rally on Republic Day.
Meanwhile, Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal, whose party pulled out of ruling NDA over the contentious farm laws, on Sunday visited the Ghazipur area near the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border to lend his support to the ongoing farmers' agitation.
Internet services have been suspended in Delhi's border areas, including Singhu, Ghazipur and Tikri, from 11 pm on 29 January to 11 pm on 31 January to ‘maintain public safety and avert public emergency’, an order by the Union Home Ministry said.
- At an all-party meeting on the Budget Session on Saturday, PM Modi said the Centre’s proposal to farmers on the agriculture laws still stands
- A total of 38 FIRs were registered and 84 people arrested so far in connection with 26 January violence, the Delhi Police said on Saturday
- A team of forensic experts reached the Red Fort on Saturday to collect evidence in connection with the violence on Republic Day
- Several AAP leaders, including Manish Sisodia, Satyendar Jain and Raghav Chadha, reached different protest sites on Friday to inspect water and electricity arrangements
- BKU leader Rakesh Tikait’s emotional outburst on the evening of 28 January proved to be a major turning point in the farmers’ protests
Farmers Gather for Mahapanchayat in Baghpat, UP
Thousands of farmers gathered for a "mahapanchayat" in Baghpat's Baraut in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday.
The "sarv khap mahapanchayat" took place at the Tehsil ground with farmers pouring in from nearby districts as well in tractor-trollies, many of which were decked up with music systems, the tricolour and farmer unions' flags.
Haryana Govt Extends Suspension of Mobile Services
The Haryana government has extended suspension of mobile internet services in 14 districts till 5 pm on 1 February to "prevent any disturbance of peace and public order" amid protests by farmers.
Forensic Team Examines Sites of Clash Between Police & Farmers
A team of six forensic scientists from Gujarat on Sunday examined areas in and around the ITO junction in central Delhi - one of several spots in the national capital that witnessed violence during the farmers' tractor rally on Republic Day.
The FSL (Forensic Science Laboratory) team will also examine the 400-year-old Mughal-era Red Fort, reports NDTV.
Sukhbir Singh Badal Visits Protest Site at Ghazipur
Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Singh Badal, whose party pulled out of ruling NDA over the contentious farm laws, on Sunday visited the Ghazipur area near the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border to lend his support to the ongoing farmers' agitation.
Prior to Badal's arrival, Bharat Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait announced that no politicians will be given the microphone to speak on the main stage, claiming that he has received a notice for allowing political leaders to take up the stage and address protesters in the last few days.
Badal met Tikait for ten minutes near the protest site, and assured support to the protesting farmers.