Train services disrupted in UP due to protest over farmers killing

Lucknow, 18 October (FASTMAIL) - On the call of the United Farmers Front in protest against the Lakhimpur Khiri incident and the three agricultural laws, the farmers on Monday stopped the train at several places in the state.

Protesters were demanding the dismissal of Union Home Minister Ajay Mishra Tenny over the Lakhimpur Khiri incident. On Monday, farmers tried to stop the train at several places in Uttar Pradesh.

Lucknow police is also on alert regarding the Rail Roko movement. Considering the movement of farmers, a police force were deployed at Utrethia railway station in Lucknow. Police officers are patrolling the station. Lucknow Police has said that strict action will be taken against anyone who participates in Rail roko and tries to obstruct train operations. At the same time, action will be taken under NSA on those who enforce section 144 in Lucknow and spoil the situation.

Dozens of Indian Farmers Union workers who were going to stage a dharna on the railway track in Barabanki have also been arrested by the police. The farmers also tried to stop the train in Prayagraj. Rail tracks have been disrupted at many places in Meerut. Hundreds of farmers are sitting under the flyover in Kankarkheda. In Sakoti village also, the dharna continues by stopping the railway track regarding the removal of Union Minister Ajay Mishra Tenny.

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