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Haryana Police Stop Protesters Heading to Saini’s Hansi Programme
Police stopped farmers and khap representatives at Gulkani village in Haryana’s Jind district on Saturday as they tried to reach Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini’s Independence Day programme in Hansi. The confrontation…
The Story in Brief
Police stopped farmers and khap representatives at Gulkani village in Haryana’s Jind district on Saturday as they tried to reach Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini’s Independence Day programme in Hansi. The confrontation led protesters to block the road, while police deployed additional personnel to prevent them from moving ahead. The Khatakhat toll plaza was also shut.
The protest followed the death of dairy operator Jeevan Kundu, who was allegedly attacked by a group of men with sticks on August 4 and later died during treatment. Farmers’ unions and khap panchayats are demanding action against everyone accused. BJP MLA Devender Chaturbhuj Attri condemned the murder and warned against linking an accused person’s actions to their family or village.
The Indian Opinion
Claims that the confrontation alone proves a total law-and-order collapse are exaggerated, just as dismissing the protest as mere disruption is too easy. The core demand is accountability in a murder case, but blocking roads and approaching an official event can quickly create fresh risks. Authorities must publish the case status and explain the restrictions, while protesters should keep demonstrations peaceful. The next test is whether arrests, charges and trial progress match the demand for action against all accused.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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