Police arrest 44, including sword-carrying man from farmers’ protest site

PTI, Jan 30, 2021, 12:39 PM IST

New Delhi: The Delhi police arrested 44 people including the man who attacked SHO Alipur with a sword during the clashes that broke out on Friday afternoon at Singhu border.

A criminal case under various sections including attempt to murder has been registered in Alipur police station, Delhi and investigation has been initiated.

On Friday afternoon, a chaotic situation prevailed at Singhu border between Delhi and Haryana 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.