Clash between Punjab police and farmers in Raike Kalan village of Bathinda
November 12, 2024 - PatialaPolitics
Clash between Punjab police and farmers in Raike Kalan village of Bathinda
DSP Bathinda Harbans Singh Dhaliwal says, “In Raike Kalan village, farmers’ union gheraoed Inspector and Naib Tehsildar during the procurement process of paddy. When our Police party reached there, they requested that our officers who were held captive be allowed to leave. But the farmers’ union didn’t relent. So, when the Police party tried to get them released, they (farmers’ union) attacked them. One of our officials was injured. Our vehicles were vandalised. Tehsildar and Inspector were freed. We are speaking with the offices if others were injured too. An ASI-rank officer was attacked with an intent to kill. He has sustained injuries. He was attacked with sticks, kirpan and machete…We will take action as per law…” (11.11.2024)