44 farmers were detained by Delhi Police including a
farmer who is alleged to have attacked SHO Alipur in the violence that broke
out on Friday afternoon at Singhu border.
Criminal case under various sections including attempt to murder has been
registered in Alipur police station, Delhi and investigation has been
initiated.
"Accused Ranjeet Singh, a resident of village Kazampur, Distt Naya Shehar,
PS Rahu, Punjab, age 22 years who attacked SHO Alipur with sword has been
arrested from the spot," a senior police officer said.
Situation at Delhi's Haryana border at Singhu deteriorated on Friday afternoon
as villagers clashed with protesting farmers after one thing led to another and
the mob was seen armed with stones, lathis, swords. A police officer among
others was injured.
Group of men, who claimed to be from nearby villages and wanted to get the over
two-month old road blockage cleared came to blows with the farmers after heated
arguments and then locals damaged tents, leading to stone pelting from both
sides. The situation was controlled an hour later.
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