19:57 January 26
Violence pre-planned, Police blocked approved route: Tikait
Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) spokesperson Rakesh Tikait claimed that the violence that ensued during today's tractor rally was pre-planned. He even blamed the police for putting up barricades on the routes that were agreed upon by both sides for the rally. Meanwhile, he added that an investigation will be conducted into the incident of hoisting another flag at the ramparts of the Red Fort.
19:51 January 26
SKM calls off R-Day parade
The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) has called off the farmers' Republic Day Parade with immediate effect and appealed to all participants to immediately return to their respective protest sites. SKM announced the movement will continue peacefully and further steps will be discussed and decided soon.
19:47 January 26
US advises its citizens to exercise caution
"Media outlets are reporting clashes between New Delhi Police and protesting farmers in parts of Delhi. US government personnel have been advised to avoid these areas, stay at home, and exercise caution if in the vicinity of any large groups, protests, or demonstrations," the US Embassy in India said.
19:38 January 26
More paramilitary forces being deployed in Delhi
In the wake of farmers' tractor rally turning violent, the Centre decided to deploy additional paramilitary troops in Delhi to restore peace and maintain law and order. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and attended by Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla, Delhi Police Commissioner S N Shrivastava among others. The exact number of additional troops was not known immediately but officials suggested that it could be around 1,500 to 2,000 personnel (about 15 to 20 companies). Around 4,500 paramilitary personnel were already deployed for law and order duties before the Republic Day.
19:29 January 26
Punjab CM issues high alert
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has reportedly ordered high alert in the state, and has also directed the DGP to ensure law and order does not deteriorate.
19:21 January 26
'Legal action will be taken against those who assaulted cops'
"Legal action will definitely be taken against those who assaulted the police personnel during the farmers' tractor rally today," said Alok Kumar, Joint Commissioner of Police, Delhi.
19:17 January 26
Delhi Police release CCTV footage, say protester died after tractor overturned
The Delhi Police released CCTV footage and clarified that the protesting farmer died after a tractor rammed into barricades and overturned at ITO today.
18:56 January 26
Haryana DGP issues high alert
In view of the violent incidents in several areas during the 'Farmers Tractor March' in Delhi on Republic Day, Director General of Police of Haryana, Manoj Yadava issued a 'high alert' directing all district police chiefs to be extremely vigilant, the Haryana Police said.
18:26 January 26
Additional Paramilitary Forces likely to be deployed in Delhi
According to a news agency which quoted government sources, additional companies of Paramilitary Forces are likely to be deployed in Delhi. These would be over and above 15 companies which were sent yesterday, while five companies were on standby today.
18:21 January 26
Many cops injured, public property damaged: Delhi Police Commissioner
"The time and the routes for the tractor rally were finalised after several rounds of meetings. But farmers drove tractors off the routes and before the fixed time, leading to vandalism in which many police personnel were injured," Delhi Police Commissioner SN Shrivastava told a news agency.
"Public properties have also been damaged. I appeal to the protesting farmers not to indulge in violence, maintain peace, and return through the designated routes," he added.
18:07 January 26
'Police exercised restraint'
"Protesters turned violent at some places. Many police personnel were injured and public properties also damaged. Police exercised restraint and used force only when needed. I appeal to protesters to return through the designated routes and maintain peace," Delhi Police PRO Eish Singhal said.
17:56 January 26
Farmers break barricades at Peeragarhi Chowk
The protesting farmers broke police barricades at Peeragarhi Chowk and moved towards Punjab Bagh in Delhi.
17:48 January 26
Shocking scenes in Delhi. The violence by some elements is unacceptable. It'll negate goodwill generated by peacefully protesting farmers. Kisan leaders have disassociated themselves & suspended #TractorRally. I urge all genuine farmers to vacate Delhi & return to borders.
— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) January 26, 2021 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="">Shocking scenes in Delhi. The violence by some elements is unacceptable. It'll negate goodwill generated by peacefully protesting farmers. Kisan leaders have disassociated themselves & suspended #TractorRally. I urge all genuine farmers to vacate Delhi & return to borders.
— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) January 26, 2021
Shocking scenes in Delhi. The violence by some elements is unacceptable. It'll negate goodwill generated by peacefully protesting farmers. Kisan leaders have disassociated themselves & suspended #TractorRally. I urge all genuine farmers to vacate Delhi & return to borders.
— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) January 26, 2021
Punjab CM urges genuine farmers to return to borders
"Shocking scenes in Delhi. Violence by some elements is unacceptable. It will negate goodwill generated by peacefully protesting farmers. Kisan leaders have disassociated themselves and suspended Tractor Rally. I urge all genuine farmers to vacate Delhi and return to borders," Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said.
17:40 January 26
AAP strongly condemns violence in farmers' tractor parade
The Aam Aadmi Party strongly condemned the violence during the farmers' tractor parade, blaming the Centre for allowing the situation to deteriorate to such an extent.
In a statement, the AAP said the violence had "certainly weakened" the movement, which was going on peacefully and a disciplined manner.
"Farmer leaders have said that those who indulged in violence today were not part of the movement and were external elements. Whoever they were, the violence has certainly weakened the movement which was going on so peacefully and in a disciplined manner," it said.
17:36 January 26
10 CRPF companies to be deployed in Delhi
According to reports, ten companies of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) will be deployed in the national capital in view of violence that broke out during the farmers' protest.
17:34 January 26
Home Secy briefs HM Amit Shah on Delhi situation
Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla briefed Home Minister Amit Shah about the situation in Delhi where the farmers' tractor rally against the agri laws turned violent, officials said. The home secretary met the home minister and apprised him about the prevailing situation in the national capital and the steps being taken by the Delhi Police to maintain peace, an official said.
16:29 January 26
Ground Report: Situation still tense at ITO
ETV Bharat's Abhijeet Thakur provides a ground report from Delhi's ITO, where the situation continues to remain tense. Farmers are currently protesting at the spot over the death of their fellow protester.
16:29 January 26
16:14 January 26
Ground report from ITO
ETV Bharat's Abhijeet Thakurprovides a ground report from Delhi's ITO area, where violence had broken out earlier in the day.
16:09 January 26
HM Shah takes stock of violence
Home Minister Amit Shah is currently taking stock of the violence in the national capital region. Senior security officials are briefing the Home Minister.
15:57 January 26
Internet suspended in parts of Delhi till 11.59 PM: MHA
Internet services temporarily suspended in the areas of Singhu, Ghazipur, Tikri, Mukarba Chowk, Nangloi and their adjoining areas till 23:59 hours on January 26, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said.
15:54 January 26
Anti-social elements infiltrated peaceful movement: Sanyukt Kisan Morcha
"We thank farmers for the unprecedented participation in today's Farmers' Republic Day Parade. We also condemn and regret the undesirable and unacceptable events that have taken place today and dissociate ourselves from those indulging in such acts," the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha said.
"Despite all our efforts, some organisations and individuals violated route and indulged in condemnable acts. Anti-social elements had infiltrated the otherwise peaceful movement. We have always held that peace is our biggest strength and any violation would hurt the movement," the farmers' forum added.
15:51 January 26
Two cops injured at Ghazipur: Delhi Police
"In the morning at Ghazipur border, two police officers - Additional DCP East Manjeet and a probationer IPS Officer — received injuries as they tried to stop the farmers from breaking the barricades," the Delhi Police said in a statement.
15:39 January 26
Farmer died after being hit by bullet, claim protesters
Farmers protested with the body of their fellow farmer who died in the violence that broke out in Delhi's ITO area today. The protesting farmers alleged that the man died after being hit by a bullet. According to reports, the deceased has been identified as Navneet Singh. The farmers claimed that the police fired at the protesters when they were marching ahead at ITO.
15:28 January 26
Protesters lathi-charged in Nangloi
Security personnel reportedly resorted to lathicharge to push back the protesting farmers in Nangloi area of Delhi. The police also used tear gas shells.
15:22 January 26
Ground Report from Red Fort
ETV Bharat's Abhijeet Thakur provides a ground report from the Red Fort.
15:17 January 26
Internet suspended in parts of Delhi
According to reports, internet services have been suspended in parts of the national capital.
15:01 January 26
This is not peaceful protest: Joint CP
"Since morning we had been appealing to farmers to go by pre-approved route but some of them broke police barricades, attacked police personnel. Appeal to farmer unions to help maintain peace. This is not a peaceful protest on Republic Day," said Shalini Singh, Jt CP, in Nangloi, Delhi.
14:51 January 26
Political parties trying to malign agitation: Tikait
"We know the people who are trying to create disturbance, they are identified. There are people from political parties who are trying to malign the agitation," said Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) spokesperson Rakesh Tikait.
14:39 January 26
Farmers might move towards Rashtrapati Bhavan: Police receive inputs
According to reports, the police have received inputs that the protesting farmers might now move towards the Vijay Chowk, Rashtrapati Bhavan, and Rajpath in the national capital.
14:35 January 26
Several cops injured at Akshardham
Speaking to ETV Bharat, SI Hansraj said that barricades were put up near Akshardham to stop the protesting farmers. However, the farmers broke down the barricades and several cops were injured, the police official said.
14:26 January 26
Farmer dies at ITO
According to reports, a farmer died at Delhi's ITO where the protesters had clashed with the police.
14:26 January 26
Ground Report from Red Fort
ETV Bharat's Abhijeet Thakur provides a ground report from the Red Fort, where the protesting farmers entered and scaled its ramparts.
14:25 January 26
Protesters install flag at Red Fort ramparts
The protesters scaled the ramparts of the Red Fort and installed a flag at the pole at the spot.
14:12 January 26
हिंसा किसी समस्या का हल नहीं है। चोट किसी को भी लगे, नुक़सान हमारे देश का ही होगा।
देशहित के लिए कृषि-विरोधी क़ानून वापस लो!
">हिंसा किसी समस्या का हल नहीं है। चोट किसी को भी लगे, नुक़सान हमारे देश का ही होगा।
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) January 26, 2021
देशहित के लिए कृषि-विरोधी क़ानून वापस लो!
हिंसा किसी समस्या का हल नहीं है। चोट किसी को भी लगे, नुक़सान हमारे देश का ही होगा।
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) January 26, 2021
देशहित के लिए कृषि-विरोधी क़ानून वापस लो!
Violence not the solution: Rahul Gandhi
"Violence is not the solution to any problem. If anyone gets hurt, the damage will happen to our country. Take back the anti-agricultural law for the benefit of the country!" Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said in a tweet in Hindi.
14:03 January 26
Protesters enter Red Fort
The protesters entered the Red Fort in the national capital, and were seen waving flags from the ramparts of the historic fort.
13:59 January 26
Farmers reach Red Fort
The protesting farmers reached the historic Red Fort in the national capital.
13:54 January 26
Several injured at ITO
According to reports, several persons, including police personnel and protesting farmers, were injured as violence broke out at Central Delhi's ITO.
13:38 January 26
Protesters on tractors charge towards cops
As violence continued at ITO in central Delhi, a few protesters were seen dangerously driving tractors and trying to run over police personnel at the spot.
13:36 January 26
Protesters on tractors try to push DTC bus
The protesting farmers on tractors were seen trying to push a DTC bus out of their way at Central Delhi's ITO area.
13:36 January 26
Heavy police deployment at ITO
Extremely heavy police deployment was seen at Central Delhi's ITO as the protesting farmers reached the spot.
13:18 January 26
Cops sit on road to block protesters
According to reports, the Delhi Police officials sat down on a road in Nangloi to block the area where the protesting farmers reached.
13:17 January 26
Protesters save cop from other protesters
According to reports, a Delhi Police personnel was rescued by protesters as one section of protesters attempted to assault him at ITO in central Delhi.
13:14 January 26
Protesters attack police at Delhi
A group of protesters reportedly broke the barricades, attacked police personnel, and vandalised a police vehicle at ITO in central Delhi. Meanwhile, the police also used tear gas shells to disperse the protesting farmers at ITO in central Delhi.
13:06 January 26
Ground Report: Flowers showered on protesting farmers
ETV Bharat's Abhijeet Thakur provides a ground report from the Burari bypass. Some people were seen showering flower petals on the protesting farmers.
12:58 January 26
ETV Bharat drives along protest march
ETV Bharat's Abhijeet Thakur drove along the Outer Ring Road, where protesting farmers were seen marching along on foot, tractors, and other vehicles. It is a possibility that the protest march might continue till tomorrow considering the sheer numbers of the farmers.
12:51 January 26
Ground report: Situation tense at Mukarba Chowk
ETV Bharat's Abhijeet Thakur provides a ground report from the Mukarba Chowk area, where the protesting farmers can constantly be seen attempting to break through the police barricades.
12:43 January 26
Protesters break barricades opposite Delhi Police HQ
The protesting farmers reached the national capital's ITO area, and reportedly broke police barricades placed opposite the Delhi Police headquarters.
12:40 January 26
Protesters vandalise govt bus
Protesting farmers reportedly vandalised a DTC bus in ITO area of the national capital.
12:32 January 26
Ground Report: Situation getting out of control at Mukarba Chowk
ETV Bharat's Abhijeet Thakur provides a ground report from the Mukarba Chowk area, where the situation is getting out of control with the protesters breaking through the barricades and climbing on top of the water cannon vehicles.
12:21 January 26
Police lathicharge farmers at Sikri border
According to reports, police resorted to lathicharge against the protesting farmers at the Faridabad-Palwal Sikri border.
12:17 January 26
Protesters break barricades at Karnal bypass
Protesters at the Karnal bypass break police barricading to enter Delhi as the farmers' tractor rally got underway in the national capital
12:10 January 26
Police fire tear gas shells at protesting farmers in Delhi.
A clash between police and farmers was reported at Mukarba chowk in New Delhi. Police also fired tear gas shells to disperse the protesting farmers.
12:05 January 26
Police use tear gas shells on farmers at SGT Nagar
Police used tear gas to disperse farmers at Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar as the farmers' tractor rally from Singhu border arrived at the spot.
11:59 January 26
Farmers climb atop water cannon vehicle in Delhi
Protesting farmers climbed on top of a police water cannon vehicle at Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar in the national capital.
11:38 January 26
LIVE: Groups of farmers enter Delhi breaking police barricade
New Delhi: Groups of protesting farmers camping at Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur border points of the national capital broke police barricades on Tuesday morning to force their way into the city, much ahead of the time they were granted permission by Delhi Police for their tractor parade.
Tractors bearing flags could be seen, along with men and women dancing on dhols, and locals on both sides of the road showering petals on cavalcades, as security personnel tried to convince farmers to stick to the decided plan of holding the tractor parade after the conclusion of the Republic Day parade at the Rajpath.
Farmers also marched on foot in large numbers holding flags of different farmer unions and raising slogans. Some were seen riding motorcycles and horses. People also perched atop their tractors and raised slogans and sang revolutionary songs.
Locals were also seen distributing food and water bottles to the protesting farmers who were part of the march.
A senior police officer who was at the spot said that a group of farmers entered the national capital after breaking the barricades.
"As per agreement, they were supposed to start their parade at the time specified but they forcefully entered Delhi and are currently peacefully sitting at Mukarba Chowk. They are supposed to head towards Bawana side as per the route but they are adamant that they want to go towards Outer Ring Road.
"The situation is peaceful and we are trying to convince them to go towards the designated route at the specified time, he said.
On Sunday, Delhi Police had allowed the tractor rally after the annual Republic Day parade. The protesters were told they can't disrupt the celebrations at Rajpath even as the farmers insisted their parade will be "peaceful".
"But some groups of farmers did not relent and started moving towards the Outer Ring Road breaking police barricades," an official said.
A member of the Sankyukt Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of 41 unions, leading the protest against the three central farm laws at several border points of Delhi, said those who broke the barricades belonged to the Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee.
He said the Sankyukt Kisan Morcha's tractor parade will start as scheduled after police give farmers way. The Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee on Monday announced that they would hold their march on Delhi's busy Outer Ring Road on Republic Day.
The protesting unions have also announced a foot march to Parliament on February 1, when the annual Budget is being presented, to press for their demands, including a repeal of the three new agriculture laws.
Heavy security has been deployed in view of the 'Kisan Gantantra Parade' that will move into Delhi from the Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur border points.
Patrolling has been intensified at power substations in Delhi following a threat from the banned Sikhs for Justice outfit to disrupt the city's supply during the Republic Day celebrations.
An official said around 6,000 security personnel have been deployed to maintain vigil. Facial recognition systems have also been set up at vantage points for suspect identification, the official said.
The security personnel are keeping a hawk-eyed vigil over Rajpath, where President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be celebrating the occasion along with other dignitaries and thousands of people.
Thousands of farmers, mostly from Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh, have been camping at several Delhi border points since November 28, demanding a complete repeal of three farm laws and a legal guarantee on minimum support price for their crops.
(PTI Report)
19:57 January 26
Violence pre-planned, Police blocked approved route: Tikait
Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) spokesperson Rakesh Tikait claimed that the violence that ensued during today's tractor rally was pre-planned. He even blamed the police for putting up barricades on the routes that were agreed upon by both sides for the rally. Meanwhile, he added that an investigation will be conducted into the incident of hoisting another flag at the ramparts of the Red Fort.
19:51 January 26
SKM calls off R-Day parade
The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) has called off the farmers' Republic Day Parade with immediate effect and appealed to all participants to immediately return to their respective protest sites. SKM announced the movement will continue peacefully and further steps will be discussed and decided soon.
19:47 January 26
US advises its citizens to exercise caution
"Media outlets are reporting clashes between New Delhi Police and protesting farmers in parts of Delhi. US government personnel have been advised to avoid these areas, stay at home, and exercise caution if in the vicinity of any large groups, protests, or demonstrations," the US Embassy in India said.
19:38 January 26
More paramilitary forces being deployed in Delhi
In the wake of farmers' tractor rally turning violent, the Centre decided to deploy additional paramilitary troops in Delhi to restore peace and maintain law and order. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and attended by Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla, Delhi Police Commissioner S N Shrivastava among others. The exact number of additional troops was not known immediately but officials suggested that it could be around 1,500 to 2,000 personnel (about 15 to 20 companies). Around 4,500 paramilitary personnel were already deployed for law and order duties before the Republic Day.
19:29 January 26
Punjab CM issues high alert
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has reportedly ordered high alert in the state, and has also directed the DGP to ensure law and order does not deteriorate.
19:21 January 26
'Legal action will be taken against those who assaulted cops'
"Legal action will definitely be taken against those who assaulted the police personnel during the farmers' tractor rally today," said Alok Kumar, Joint Commissioner of Police, Delhi.
19:17 January 26
Delhi Police release CCTV footage, say protester died after tractor overturned
The Delhi Police released CCTV footage and clarified that the protesting farmer died after a tractor rammed into barricades and overturned at ITO today.
18:56 January 26
Haryana DGP issues high alert
In view of the violent incidents in several areas during the 'Farmers Tractor March' in Delhi on Republic Day, Director General of Police of Haryana, Manoj Yadava issued a 'high alert' directing all district police chiefs to be extremely vigilant, the Haryana Police said.
18:26 January 26
Additional Paramilitary Forces likely to be deployed in Delhi
According to a news agency which quoted government sources, additional companies of Paramilitary Forces are likely to be deployed in Delhi. These would be over and above 15 companies which were sent yesterday, while five companies were on standby today.
18:21 January 26
Many cops injured, public property damaged: Delhi Police Commissioner
"The time and the routes for the tractor rally were finalised after several rounds of meetings. But farmers drove tractors off the routes and before the fixed time, leading to vandalism in which many police personnel were injured," Delhi Police Commissioner SN Shrivastava told a news agency.
"Public properties have also been damaged. I appeal to the protesting farmers not to indulge in violence, maintain peace, and return through the designated routes," he added.
18:07 January 26
'Police exercised restraint'
"Protesters turned violent at some places. Many police personnel were injured and public properties also damaged. Police exercised restraint and used force only when needed. I appeal to protesters to return through the designated routes and maintain peace," Delhi Police PRO Eish Singhal said.
17:56 January 26
Farmers break barricades at Peeragarhi Chowk
The protesting farmers broke police barricades at Peeragarhi Chowk and moved towards Punjab Bagh in Delhi.
17:48 January 26
Shocking scenes in Delhi. The violence by some elements is unacceptable. It'll negate goodwill generated by peacefully protesting farmers. Kisan leaders have disassociated themselves & suspended #TractorRally. I urge all genuine farmers to vacate Delhi & return to borders.
— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) January 26, 2021 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="">Shocking scenes in Delhi. The violence by some elements is unacceptable. It'll negate goodwill generated by peacefully protesting farmers. Kisan leaders have disassociated themselves & suspended #TractorRally. I urge all genuine farmers to vacate Delhi & return to borders.
— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) January 26, 2021
Shocking scenes in Delhi. The violence by some elements is unacceptable. It'll negate goodwill generated by peacefully protesting farmers. Kisan leaders have disassociated themselves & suspended #TractorRally. I urge all genuine farmers to vacate Delhi & return to borders.
— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) January 26, 2021
Punjab CM urges genuine farmers to return to borders
"Shocking scenes in Delhi. Violence by some elements is unacceptable. It will negate goodwill generated by peacefully protesting farmers. Kisan leaders have disassociated themselves and suspended Tractor Rally. I urge all genuine farmers to vacate Delhi and return to borders," Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said.
17:40 January 26
AAP strongly condemns violence in farmers' tractor parade
The Aam Aadmi Party strongly condemned the violence during the farmers' tractor parade, blaming the Centre for allowing the situation to deteriorate to such an extent.
In a statement, the AAP said the violence had "certainly weakened" the movement, which was going on peacefully and a disciplined manner.
"Farmer leaders have said that those who indulged in violence today were not part of the movement and were external elements. Whoever they were, the violence has certainly weakened the movement which was going on so peacefully and in a disciplined manner," it said.
17:36 January 26
10 CRPF companies to be deployed in Delhi
According to reports, ten companies of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) will be deployed in the national capital in view of violence that broke out during the farmers' protest.
17:34 January 26
Home Secy briefs HM Amit Shah on Delhi situation
Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla briefed Home Minister Amit Shah about the situation in Delhi where the farmers' tractor rally against the agri laws turned violent, officials said. The home secretary met the home minister and apprised him about the prevailing situation in the national capital and the steps being taken by the Delhi Police to maintain peace, an official said.
16:29 January 26
Ground Report: Situation still tense at ITO
ETV Bharat's Abhijeet Thakur provides a ground report from Delhi's ITO, where the situation continues to remain tense. Farmers are currently protesting at the spot over the death of their fellow protester.
16:29 January 26
16:14 January 26
Ground report from ITO
ETV Bharat's Abhijeet Thakurprovides a ground report from Delhi's ITO area, where violence had broken out earlier in the day.
16:09 January 26
HM Shah takes stock of violence
Home Minister Amit Shah is currently taking stock of the violence in the national capital region. Senior security officials are briefing the Home Minister.
15:57 January 26
Internet suspended in parts of Delhi till 11.59 PM: MHA
Internet services temporarily suspended in the areas of Singhu, Ghazipur, Tikri, Mukarba Chowk, Nangloi and their adjoining areas till 23:59 hours on January 26, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said.
15:54 January 26
Anti-social elements infiltrated peaceful movement: Sanyukt Kisan Morcha
"We thank farmers for the unprecedented participation in today's Farmers' Republic Day Parade. We also condemn and regret the undesirable and unacceptable events that have taken place today and dissociate ourselves from those indulging in such acts," the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha said.
"Despite all our efforts, some organisations and individuals violated route and indulged in condemnable acts. Anti-social elements had infiltrated the otherwise peaceful movement. We have always held that peace is our biggest strength and any violation would hurt the movement," the farmers' forum added.
15:51 January 26
Two cops injured at Ghazipur: Delhi Police
"In the morning at Ghazipur border, two police officers - Additional DCP East Manjeet and a probationer IPS Officer — received injuries as they tried to stop the farmers from breaking the barricades," the Delhi Police said in a statement.
15:39 January 26
Farmer died after being hit by bullet, claim protesters
Farmers protested with the body of their fellow farmer who died in the violence that broke out in Delhi's ITO area today. The protesting farmers alleged that the man died after being hit by a bullet. According to reports, the deceased has been identified as Navneet Singh. The farmers claimed that the police fired at the protesters when they were marching ahead at ITO.
15:28 January 26
Protesters lathi-charged in Nangloi
Security personnel reportedly resorted to lathicharge to push back the protesting farmers in Nangloi area of Delhi. The police also used tear gas shells.
15:22 January 26
Ground Report from Red Fort
ETV Bharat's Abhijeet Thakur provides a ground report from the Red Fort.
15:17 January 26
Internet suspended in parts of Delhi
According to reports, internet services have been suspended in parts of the national capital.
15:01 January 26
This is not peaceful protest: Joint CP
"Since morning we had been appealing to farmers to go by pre-approved route but some of them broke police barricades, attacked police personnel. Appeal to farmer unions to help maintain peace. This is not a peaceful protest on Republic Day," said Shalini Singh, Jt CP, in Nangloi, Delhi.
14:51 January 26
Political parties trying to malign agitation: Tikait
"We know the people who are trying to create disturbance, they are identified. There are people from political parties who are trying to malign the agitation," said Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) spokesperson Rakesh Tikait.
14:39 January 26
Farmers might move towards Rashtrapati Bhavan: Police receive inputs
According to reports, the police have received inputs that the protesting farmers might now move towards the Vijay Chowk, Rashtrapati Bhavan, and Rajpath in the national capital.
14:35 January 26
Several cops injured at Akshardham
Speaking to ETV Bharat, SI Hansraj said that barricades were put up near Akshardham to stop the protesting farmers. However, the farmers broke down the barricades and several cops were injured, the police official said.
14:26 January 26
Farmer dies at ITO
According to reports, a farmer died at Delhi's ITO where the protesters had clashed with the police.
14:26 January 26
Ground Report from Red Fort
ETV Bharat's Abhijeet Thakur provides a ground report from the Red Fort, where the protesting farmers entered and scaled its ramparts.
14:25 January 26
Protesters install flag at Red Fort ramparts
The protesters scaled the ramparts of the Red Fort and installed a flag at the pole at the spot.
14:12 January 26
हिंसा किसी समस्या का हल नहीं है। चोट किसी को भी लगे, नुक़सान हमारे देश का ही होगा।
देशहित के लिए कृषि-विरोधी क़ानून वापस लो!
">हिंसा किसी समस्या का हल नहीं है। चोट किसी को भी लगे, नुक़सान हमारे देश का ही होगा।
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) January 26, 2021
देशहित के लिए कृषि-विरोधी क़ानून वापस लो!
हिंसा किसी समस्या का हल नहीं है। चोट किसी को भी लगे, नुक़सान हमारे देश का ही होगा।
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) January 26, 2021
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Violence not the solution: Rahul Gandhi
"Violence is not the solution to any problem. If anyone gets hurt, the damage will happen to our country. Take back the anti-agricultural law for the benefit of the country!" Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said in a tweet in Hindi.
14:03 January 26
Protesters enter Red Fort
The protesters entered the Red Fort in the national capital, and were seen waving flags from the ramparts of the historic fort.
13:59 January 26
Farmers reach Red Fort
The protesting farmers reached the historic Red Fort in the national capital.
13:54 January 26
Several injured at ITO
According to reports, several persons, including police personnel and protesting farmers, were injured as violence broke out at Central Delhi's ITO.
13:38 January 26
Protesters on tractors charge towards cops
As violence continued at ITO in central Delhi, a few protesters were seen dangerously driving tractors and trying to run over police personnel at the spot.
13:36 January 26
Protesters on tractors try to push DTC bus
The protesting farmers on tractors were seen trying to push a DTC bus out of their way at Central Delhi's ITO area.
13:36 January 26
Heavy police deployment at ITO
Extremely heavy police deployment was seen at Central Delhi's ITO as the protesting farmers reached the spot.
13:18 January 26
Cops sit on road to block protesters
According to reports, the Delhi Police officials sat down on a road in Nangloi to block the area where the protesting farmers reached.
13:17 January 26
Protesters save cop from other protesters
According to reports, a Delhi Police personnel was rescued by protesters as one section of protesters attempted to assault him at ITO in central Delhi.
13:14 January 26
Protesters attack police at Delhi
A group of protesters reportedly broke the barricades, attacked police personnel, and vandalised a police vehicle at ITO in central Delhi. Meanwhile, the police also used tear gas shells to disperse the protesting farmers at ITO in central Delhi.
13:06 January 26
Ground Report: Flowers showered on protesting farmers
ETV Bharat's Abhijeet Thakur provides a ground report from the Burari bypass. Some people were seen showering flower petals on the protesting farmers.
12:58 January 26
ETV Bharat drives along protest march
ETV Bharat's Abhijeet Thakur drove along the Outer Ring Road, where protesting farmers were seen marching along on foot, tractors, and other vehicles. It is a possibility that the protest march might continue till tomorrow considering the sheer numbers of the farmers.
12:51 January 26
Ground report: Situation tense at Mukarba Chowk
ETV Bharat's Abhijeet Thakur provides a ground report from the Mukarba Chowk area, where the protesting farmers can constantly be seen attempting to break through the police barricades.
12:43 January 26
Protesters break barricades opposite Delhi Police HQ
The protesting farmers reached the national capital's ITO area, and reportedly broke police barricades placed opposite the Delhi Police headquarters.
12:40 January 26
Protesters vandalise govt bus
Protesting farmers reportedly vandalised a DTC bus in ITO area of the national capital.
12:32 January 26
Ground Report: Situation getting out of control at Mukarba Chowk
ETV Bharat's Abhijeet Thakur provides a ground report from the Mukarba Chowk area, where the situation is getting out of control with the protesters breaking through the barricades and climbing on top of the water cannon vehicles.
12:21 January 26
Police lathicharge farmers at Sikri border
According to reports, police resorted to lathicharge against the protesting farmers at the Faridabad-Palwal Sikri border.
12:17 January 26
Protesters break barricades at Karnal bypass
Protesters at the Karnal bypass break police barricading to enter Delhi as the farmers' tractor rally got underway in the national capital
12:10 January 26
Police fire tear gas shells at protesting farmers in Delhi.
A clash between police and farmers was reported at Mukarba chowk in New Delhi. Police also fired tear gas shells to disperse the protesting farmers.
12:05 January 26
Police use tear gas shells on farmers at SGT Nagar
Police used tear gas to disperse farmers at Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar as the farmers' tractor rally from Singhu border arrived at the spot.
11:59 January 26
Farmers climb atop water cannon vehicle in Delhi
Protesting farmers climbed on top of a police water cannon vehicle at Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar in the national capital.
11:38 January 26
LIVE: Groups of farmers enter Delhi breaking police barricade
New Delhi: Groups of protesting farmers camping at Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur border points of the national capital broke police barricades on Tuesday morning to force their way into the city, much ahead of the time they were granted permission by Delhi Police for their tractor parade.
Tractors bearing flags could be seen, along with men and women dancing on dhols, and locals on both sides of the road showering petals on cavalcades, as security personnel tried to convince farmers to stick to the decided plan of holding the tractor parade after the conclusion of the Republic Day parade at the Rajpath.
Farmers also marched on foot in large numbers holding flags of different farmer unions and raising slogans. Some were seen riding motorcycles and horses. People also perched atop their tractors and raised slogans and sang revolutionary songs.
Locals were also seen distributing food and water bottles to the protesting farmers who were part of the march.
A senior police officer who was at the spot said that a group of farmers entered the national capital after breaking the barricades.
"As per agreement, they were supposed to start their parade at the time specified but they forcefully entered Delhi and are currently peacefully sitting at Mukarba Chowk. They are supposed to head towards Bawana side as per the route but they are adamant that they want to go towards Outer Ring Road.
"The situation is peaceful and we are trying to convince them to go towards the designated route at the specified time, he said.
On Sunday, Delhi Police had allowed the tractor rally after the annual Republic Day parade. The protesters were told they can't disrupt the celebrations at Rajpath even as the farmers insisted their parade will be "peaceful".
"But some groups of farmers did not relent and started moving towards the Outer Ring Road breaking police barricades," an official said.
A member of the Sankyukt Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of 41 unions, leading the protest against the three central farm laws at several border points of Delhi, said those who broke the barricades belonged to the Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee.
He said the Sankyukt Kisan Morcha's tractor parade will start as scheduled after police give farmers way. The Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee on Monday announced that they would hold their march on Delhi's busy Outer Ring Road on Republic Day.
The protesting unions have also announced a foot march to Parliament on February 1, when the annual Budget is being presented, to press for their demands, including a repeal of the three new agriculture laws.
Heavy security has been deployed in view of the 'Kisan Gantantra Parade' that will move into Delhi from the Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur border points.
Patrolling has been intensified at power substations in Delhi following a threat from the banned Sikhs for Justice outfit to disrupt the city's supply during the Republic Day celebrations.
An official said around 6,000 security personnel have been deployed to maintain vigil. Facial recognition systems have also been set up at vantage points for suspect identification, the official said.
The security personnel are keeping a hawk-eyed vigil over Rajpath, where President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be celebrating the occasion along with other dignitaries and thousands of people.
Thousands of farmers, mostly from Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh, have been camping at several Delhi border points since November 28, demanding a complete repeal of three farm laws and a legal guarantee on minimum support price for their crops.
(PTI Report)
