Delhi Police Gears Up with 30,000 Tear Gas Shells Amid Farmers' Protest March

Delhi Police Gears Up with 30,000 Tear Gas Shells Amid Farmers' Protest March- In anticipation of the 'Dilli Chalo' protest, the Delhi Police has taken significant measures to prevent farmers from entering the national capital. An order for more than 30,000 tear gas shells has been placed to bolster the existing supplies, emphasizing the authorities' determination to control the situation.

Preparation Details: According to police sources, the Delhi Police has already amassed a considerable stock of tear gas shells and has sought an additional 30,000 from the BSF's Tear Smoke Unit in Tekanpur, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. The recent order is part of the ongoing preparations, with the tear gas shells en route from Gwalior to Delhi.

Farmers' Protest Scenario: The farmers, currently staging a protest at Ambala near the Shambhu border between Punjab and Haryana, are demanding various concessions, including loan waivers and a legal guarantee on the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops. As the Haryana Police intensifies efforts to block the farmers' progress towards Delhi, tear gas shells have been employed, and reports suggest the use of drones to deploy them against the protesters.

Clashes and Injuries: The tense situation has led to clashes between the police and farmers, resulting in injuries to several individuals, including farmers and journalists covering the protests. There are alarming reports of pellet guns being used by the Haryana Police, causing injuries among the protesters.

Delhi Police's Strategy: Delhi Police has strategically made logistical arrangements to halt the farmers at various border points, including Singhu (Sonipat side), Tikri (Bahadurgarh side), and Ghazipur (Ghaziabad side). Additionally, prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) have been imposed across the national capital, restricting assemblies, rallies, demonstrations, and the entry of tractor-trolleys carrying people for a month.