Farmers Protest: Tear gas shells fired to disperse agitating farmers approaching police barricade

The second day of farmers protest began on a chaotic note as tear gas shells were fired to disperse the agitating farmers who were approaching the police barricade. 

Farmers who halted their match temporarily in the evening on February 13, began their second day of march to the National Capital. 
 

Hundreds of tractor trolleys were lined up at Shambhu on the Punjab-Haryana border as farmers continued their 'Delhi Chalo' march. Despite substantial security deployment, concrete barricading and dug-up roads, farmers remained undeterred.

Police personnel once again fired tear gas at the protesters early on Wednesday. Demonstrating their resolve, the farmers brought with them six months' worth of rations and diesel, indicating their unwillingness to retreat easily. In response to the clashes, the Punjab government has alerted hospitals near the Haryana border, increased ambulance availability, and urged the Haryana government to avoid excessive force.

Delhi experienced traffic chaos on Tuesday due to multiple barricades and strict border checks caused by the ongoing farmers' protest. Blocked routes and heavy congestion near Singhu, Ghazipur, and Chilla border points resulted in traffic jams. The situation is likely to continue on Wednesday, particularly in North and East Delhi, with movement limited to two lanes on the DND flyway. The Delhi Traffic Police advisory suggests that Singhu and Tikri borders may remain closed today.

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