Noida Police File FIR Against Sardesai, Tharoor Over 26 Jan Unrest
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Noida Police has registered an FIR against eight people including Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, journalists Rajdeep Sardesai, Mrinal Pandey and Zafar Agha with regard to their tweets and comments about a farmer’s death.
The Ghaziabad District Administration has ordered those who are holding the sit-in protest at the Ghazipur border to vacate the area by today. However, union leader Rakesh Tikait said that he is ready to be arrested if need be but the protests by farmers will continue.
Section 144 has been imposed at Ghazipur border as well.
The Delhi Police said on Thursday that it has filed a total of 33 FIRs in the Delhi violence case and has issued lookout circulars to 44 people. Nine cases will be investigated by the Crime Branch, it added.
- The Delhi CP has written a letter to his staff, thanking them for maintaining calm on 26 January
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday met the police personnel who were injured in the violence
- Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad has said 16 opposition parties will boycott the President’s address to the joint sitting of the Parliament over the farmers’ issue
- At least 19 accused have been arrested and 50 have been detained, according to the police
- The names of Punjabi actor Deep Sidhu and gangster-activist Lakha Sidhana have also purportedly been included in an FIR registered in connection with the violence at the Red Fort
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'Red Fort Vandalism Most Deplorable': Delhi Police Notice to Farmer Leader
The Delhi Police on Tuesday issued a notice to farmer leader Darshan Pal over Tuesday's incidents, asking why legal action should not be taken against him for breaching the agreement with the police regarding the tractor rally.
Calling the vandalism at the Red Fort the most deplorable and anti-national act, the police asked Pal to reply within three days.
"You are also directed to provide names of the perpetrators of such violent acts belonging to your organisation," the police said, adding that Pal and other farmer leaders acted in a very irresponsible manner during the parade.
Amit Shah to Meet Injured Policemen at 2 Hospitals
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be visiting two hospitals on Thursday to see the policemen injured in the violence during farmers' tractor rally on 26 January, officials were quoted by PTI as saying.
Heavy Security at Red Fort, Tikri Border; NH-24 Route Opened
Heavy security deployment continued on Thursday in areas including the Red Fort and the Tikri border, in the aftermath of the 26 January violence, ANI reported.
Meanwhile, the NH-24 route connecting Delhi and Ghaziabad has been opened, the traffic police said.
Lookout Notices Issued Against Farmer Leaders
The Delhi Police has reportedly issued lookout notices (LOC) against farmer leaders with the help of immigration.
Amit Shah Meets Injured Policemen at North Delhi Hospital
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday met the police personnel who were injured in the violence during the farmers' tractor rally on Republic Day.
He visited the Sushruta Trauma Centre in north Delhi's Civil Lines, and will be going to another hospital from there.
Delhi Police Puts Up Notice Outside BKU Spokesperson's Tent
The Delhi Police has put up a notice outside the tent of Bharatiya Kisan Union spokesperson Rakesh Tikait at the Ghazipur border, asking for an explanation as to why legal action shouldn't be taken against him.
16 Opposition Parties to Boycott President's Address to Parliament: Cong Leader
Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Thursday said that 16 opposition parties will boycott the President’s address to the joint sitting of the Parliament over the farmers’ issue, PTI reported.
Heavy Police Deployment, Barricading at Singhu Border
There is heavy police deployment at the Singhu border, with police barricading a portion of a road from Singhu to Delhi.
Delhi Police Holds Meeting
Delhi Police Commissioner SN Shrivastava is holding a meeting with the Special Commissioner of Police (Intelligence) and other senior police officers at the police headquarters, reports ANI.
Will Read Notice, Have 3 Days Time to Reply: Rakesh Tikait
Speaking to ANI about the lookout notice issued to him, BKU spokesperson Rakesh Tikait said, “I'll read the notice. They've given me three days time to reply...Farmers came here as responsibility of farmer unions and they take their responsibility. We had photographed the route given to us in writing. Police barricaded it and kept the route to Delhi free.”
Delhi Police Commissioner Writes to Delhi Police Staff
Delhi Police Commissioner SN Shrivastava has written to Delhi Police staff, saying, “You showed great patience despite the farmers' agitation turning violent...394 of our friends were injured in the violence and some are in hospital. I met some of them, they are being given proper treatment.”
Why Was No Firing Done?: Tikait on Red Fort Violence
"Someone goes there and hoists a flag, why was no firing done? Where was Police? How did he go there? Police allowed him to leave and didn't arrest him. Nothing has been done even now. Who was the person who maligned an entire community and organisation?" said BKU spokesperson Rakesh Tikait on Deep Sidhu.
UP Police Give Ultimatum to Farmers to Clear Ghazipur Protest Site by Today
The UP Police has given farmers an ultimatum to clear Ghazipur protest site by today. There is heavy deployment on ground at the moment but no action so far. Reports say that the Ghaziabad administration has issued orders.
33 FIRs Filed, Lookout Notice to 44 People: Delhi Police
Delhi Police has filed a total of 33 FIRs in the Delhi violence case and has issued lookout circulars to 44 people. Nine cases will be investigated by the Crime Branch.
Ready for Arrest, Protest Won't End: Rakesh Tikait at Ghazipur
After protesting farmers at the Ghazipur border of Delhi told The Quint on Thursday, 28 January, that the UP Police has given them an ultimatum to clear the protest site by the end of the day, union leader Rakesh Tikait said that he is ready to be arrested if need be but the protests will continue.
“We are ready for arrest but the protest to not end,” Tikait said while addressing demonstrators at the site. "I will hang from the stage but I will not leave the stage," he added. He also said that a BJP MLA is here with 100 men to thrash the protesters and if anything goes wrong, the administration will be responsible.
Haryana Extends Suspension Of Mobile Internet Services In 3 Districts Till Friday
The Haryana government has extended the suspension of mobile Internet services in Sonipat, Jhajjar and Palwal districts till Friday 5 pm "to prevent disturbance of peace and public order", according to a government order issued on Thursday.
Mobile internet services were suspended in these districts on Tuesday after violence rocked Delhi on Republic Day.
No Violence on Ghazipur Border: Rakesh Tikait
"The Supreme Court has justified the peaceful sit-in," Rakesh Tikait said, addressing demonstrators at the Ghazipur protest site.
"There has been no violence on the Ghazipur border. Despite this, the government is adopting a repressive policy. It is the face of the Uttar Pradesh government," he added, according to IANS.
UP Govt Orders DMs, SSPs to End Farmers Protests in State
The Uttar Pradesh government has ordered all DMs and SSPs to ensure the end of all the farmers' agitations in the state, ANI reports, quoting government officials.
Criminal Case Registered, Being Investigated Under Provisions of UAPA, Sedition
The Delhi Police on Thursday said in a statement that a criminal case has been registered and is being investigated under provisions of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act and sections of IPC dealing with sedition.
“The role and conduct of organisations and individuals based in India as well as those out of country is being probed,” the press note further said.
“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 said.
Will Continue Protest, Won't Vacate Site Till Talks Held: Tikait
BKU leader Rakesh Tikait said at the Ghazipur border that the farmers would continue their protest and would not vacate the site till talks with government are held.
“Administration has removed basic facilities including water and electricity supply. We'll get water from our villages,” Tikait said, according to ANI.
Notice Served to Farmers Under Section 133 of CrPC: Ghaziabad ADM City
Ghaziabad ADM City Shailendra Kumar Singh told ANI on Thursday at the Ghazipur border that a notice has been served to farmers under Section 133 of CrPC (conditional order for removal of nuisance).
Burari Ground Being Cleared, Farmers Moving Towards Singhu: Delhi Police
The Delhi Police on Thursday said that around 30 farmers from DDA Ground Burari have moved towards Singhu border and around 15 other farmers have been detained for their possible involvement in violence by protesters on 26 January and for violating laws.
Burari ground is being cleared and will be clear soon, the police added.
Ghazipur Protesters Start Leaving After UP Govt Ultimatum
SKM Issues Statement, Condemns Actions of UP Police
Samyukt Kisan Morcha on Thursday evening issued a statement condemning the action by Uttar Pradesh police “in cutting off basic facilities for the protesting farmers at Ghazipur and its attempts to evict the farmers forcibly today”.
“Leaders like Rakesh Tikait, Tajinder Virk and KK Ragesh resisted this police behaviour peacefully. RSS-BJP sponsored people came to Ghazipur site and leaders explained to the public to remain peaceful against the government connivance to sabotage the farmers' struggle. Leaders explained to the public about the government's efforts to continue to discredit the farmers' movement. SKM also strongly condemned the eviction of protestors at Palwal where the police instigated locals and flared up divisive sentiments,” the statement read.
Singhu Border Tense, Police Block Roads
The Singhu border remained tense for most of Thursday as the police brought in earthmovers to block several roads in the area and right-wing activists raised slogans against the farmers camped there, reports NDTV.
Many Farmers Start Leaving Protest Site at Ghazipur
Some farmers have started leaving the protest site at Ghazipur after the UP administration ordered their removal, even as BKU leader Rakesh Tikait vowed to stay put at the site and refused to end the protests.
Roads Blocked at Ghazipur, Traffic Jams Reported
Traffic jams were reported around Delhi's Ghazipur border as the police blocked roads and tried to remove farmers from the protest site, reports NDTV.
Those Trying to Break Farmers' Protests Traitors: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra took to Twitter on Thursday evening to announce Congress’ support for the farmers and said that those who are trying to break up the farmers’ protest are traitors.
Stand With Farmers in This Struggle: Chandrashekhar Azad
Bhim Army Chief Chandrashekhar Azad on Thursday extended support to farmers' protest and said because of this government, the Dalits and the farmers have formed a relationship of pain. "The government has crossed all limits of atrocities on the farmers. Dalits have also faced this government repeatedly. We can understand the pain of farmers. We have formed a relationship of pain. We will fight together against this persecution. My party and I are with the farmers in this struggle," he said.
Centre Extends Deployment Period of 4 RAF Companies in Ghaziabad
The Centre has extended deployment period of four companies of Rapid Action Force (RAF) till 4 February to maintain law and order situation in Ghaziabad in view of farmers' protest. Their deployment was earlier till 28 January, ANI reports.
Noida Police Register FIR Against Rajdeep Sardesai, Shashi Tharoor, Others
Noida Police has registered an FIR against Shashi Tharoor, Rajdeep Sardesai, Vinod K Jose, Mrinal Pande and others in relation to a fake news pertaining to death of farmer on 26 January. The FIR has been filed at Sector 20 police station.
The FIR is for allegedly misreporting and spreading disharmony during the clashes between the police and protesting farmers on Republic Day. The complainant has accused them of inciting riots through their social media posts on Tuesday.
According to the FIR, the accused tweeted that the police shot dead a farmer protesting against the farm laws during Tuesday’s clashes. It alleged that the protestors, incited by the tweets, reached the Red Fort and hoisted flags on the historical structure.
Protest Continues at Ghazipur Border
Sit-in protest at Ghazipur border continues even as the police have been ordered to remove protesters. “We will not vacate the site,” Bharatiya Kisan Union spokesperson Rakesh Tikait said, according to ANI.
Farmers Block Jind-Chandigarh Road
Farmers have blocked Jind-Chandigarh road in Haryana's Kandela in solidarity with Rakesh Tikait.