Chandigarh:

At least 12 policemen have been seriously injured after protesting farmers and Haryana Police clashed amid the “Delhi Chalo” march at the Data Singh-Khanauri border, an official said on Wednesday.

In a video message on his social media handle, a Haryana Police official said on They were attacked with sticks and pelted stones. About 12 policemen have been seriously injured.

“Police personnel in the area faced breathing and visibility problems due to the poisonous smoke emanating from the burning stubble,” the officer said in the video.

“We appeal to the protesters not to resort to such activities as the poisonous smoke not only reduces visibility in the area but also hinders the efforts of police personnel to maintain law and order. This poses a threat to both sides. It happens and the probability also increases.” Unfortunate accidents,” he said.

“Haryana Police appeals to the protesters to cooperate with us in maintaining law and order and peace,” the officer said.

Earlier in the day, Haryana Police sub-inspector Vijay Kumar, who was posted at Tohana border following the farmers’ ‘Delhi Chalo’ march, died due to deteriorating health.

Posted on Haryana Police’s handle

The force also said that so far three police officers have lost their lives in the ongoing farmers’ protest.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has sent an advisory to the Punjab government asking it to maintain law and order in view of the farmers’ agitation, sources said on Wednesday.

The advisory was issued as protesting farmers resumed their Delhi march after rejecting the Centre’s proposal to purchase pulses, maize and cotton crops through government agencies at minimum support price (MSP) for five years. Announced.

The Home Ministry took the step after a report estimated that over 14,000 people had gathered at the Punjab-Haryana border with 1,200 tractor-trolleys, 300 cars, 10 mini buses as well as small vehicles.

The Ministry has conveyed its strong objections to the Punjab Government and expressed concern over the deteriorating law and order situation in the state.

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