In a significant development ahead of the planned farmers’ protest in Chandigarh, the Punjab Police detained several prominent farmer leaders to prevent their mobilization. The move comes as part of heightened security measures to curb potential unrest and maintain public order amid growing tensions over various agricultural demands.
Who Are the Leaders Detained?
Among those taken into custody are several well-known figures in the farmers’ movement, including:
- Balbir Singh Rajewal (a veteran leader and key strategist of past farmer protests)
- Ruldu Singh Mansa
- Gurmeet Singh Bhatiwal
- Nachhattar Singh Jaiton
- Veerpal Singh Dhillon
- Binder Singh Golewal
- Gurnam Bhikhi
These leaders have been at the forefront of negotiations and agitations for farmers’ rights, particularly concerning minimum support price (MSP), loan waivers, and legal protections for agricultural workers. Their detention is seen as an effort to weaken the leadership of the protest and disrupt the large-scale mobilization of farmers toward Chandigarh.
