# Haryana CM’s I-Day event marred by clash, 6 police hurt 2026-08-15T10:42:01+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini's Independence Day function in Hansi on Friday saw violent clashes between police and protesters, leaving six police personnel including SP Vinod Kumar injured, reports New Indian Express. Protesters demanding the arrest of the main accused in the murder of dairy operator Jeevan Kundu pelted stones, prompting a lathicharge. Police stopped them from reaching the venue at Government College. The murder of Jeevan Kundu on August 4 has triggered outrage; seven suspects have been arrested but the alleged main accused Ramesh Sharma is absconding, with a Rs 50,000 reward announced. Hindustan Times adds that farmers and khap representatives blocked a road in nearby Gulkani village after being stopped, and the Khatakhat toll plaza was shut. BJP MLA Devender Chaturbhuj Attri condemned the murder and called social media claims baseless. Congress MPs Kumari Selja and Deepender Hooda criticised police action. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com - newindianexpress.com Tags: Hansi, Haryana, Jeevan Kundu, Jind, Nayab Singh Saini Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/haryana-police-stop-protesters-heading-to-sainis-hansi-programme/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/haryana-police-stop-protesters-heading-to-sainis-hansi-programme/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.