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Farmers reach Red Fort
Harshabab Sidhu
Delhi, Janaury 26, 2021: The republic day 'Kisan Parade' of the protesting farmers, which has to be conducted peacefully, took major turn as the farmers started reaching towards the heart of Delhi following clash with the police. The tractor march has completely deviated from its original position.
Many farmers reached Red Fort in Delhi despite facing strong oppose and force from the police. The situation in the capital city became quite sensitive as tear gas shells, water cannons and lathicharge shook the farmers. At some places, farmers also pelted stones on the cops. All the major barricades started breaking as the peaceful protest of farmers turned into angry protest.
As per the reports, around 25 tractors made their ways in Red Fort after crossing the ITO in central Delhi. The farmers could be seen chasing the cops through their tractors to remove them from their ways. The farmers at the Red Fort area are just few kilometres away from the high security area of Delhi near Tilak Mark.
Farmers posing infront of Red Fort. Photo Source: Twitter
Following the violence, many metro stations of Delhi have been closed.