Chandigarh (Punjab):Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday, appealed to the farmers to strictly maintain law and order, and adhere to all COVID-19 safety protocols, during Bharat Bandh against the Agriculture Bills scheduled for Friday.
According to the official release, Singh said, "While the state government is fully in support with the farmers in their fight against the Bills, and no FIRs will be registered for violation of Section 144, there should be no disturbance of the law and order during the Bandh."
The Chief Minister also urged the farmers, and other organisations supporting the Bandh, to maintain social distancing and wear masks at all times.
"The state is already in the midst of a surge in COVID-19 cases, and any violation of precautionary norms could lead to the situation spiralling out of control," he said.
Meanwhile, Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij on Thursday held a meeting with senior officers and directed them to handle the situation during the protest concerning farm bills on September 25 firmly with due sensitivity.