Faridkot farmer leader Dallewal imposed under house detention prior to Shambhu protest rally
Title: Punjab Police Cracks Down on Farmer Activists Ahead of BKU Protest
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Faridkot and Other Districts of Punjab Brace for Farmer Unrest
The authorities in Punjab have taken a firm stance against farmer activists from the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) Ekta Sidhupur, detaining several key leaders to thwart any potential disorder. One of the main figures, Jagjit Singh Dallewal, was kept under house arrest in Faridkot on Monday night.
In response to this move, the union has called for a one-day strike outside the Shambhu police station on Tuesday. The protest action is aimed at highlighting what they perceive to be ongoing police misconduct during previous demonstrations.
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Early Monday morning, a police team raided Dallewal's village and demanded he remain indoors for 3-4 days. The government's action is part of an effort to prevent the BKU (Sidhupur) from rallying its supporters for a planned agitation on May 6, 2025.
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The union is angered by what they allege to be the misappropriation of belongings, including tractors, during police evictions of dharnas at Khanauri and Shambhu. Dallewal claims that these items are missing and that members of the AAP government and police personnel are behind their disappearance.
Despite this, the government has opted to focus on prosecuting those who have been tracking the missing articles of farmers instead of going after the actual culprits. This has led to widespread accusations of harassment and biased treatment by the AAP government.
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The union is pushing forward with their demands for accountability and compensation, despite the government's attempts to suppress their cause. The challenges between AAP MLAs and BKU activists have escalated in recent months, with disputes over unfulfilled promises and restrictions on protest sites.
The government's firm stance against farmer activists has not stopped criticism, with many in the political arena and general-news outlets criticising the AAP government's handling of the situation.
Jagjit Singh Dallewal, the main figure detained in Faridkot, faces arrest charges for his role in planning the BKU protest, sparking concerns about freedom of speech and assembly in the region.
Meanwhile, Dallewal, along with the BKU, is demanding answers and action over the alleged disappearance of farmers' belongings during police evictions, calling for an investigation into crime and justice.
The ongoing conflict, marked by farmer protests, political tension, and high-profile arrests, has become a key topic in today's crime-and-justice and general-news discussions.
As the May 6 protest approaches, eyes will be on Punjab to see if the government will ensure peaceful resolution or if the situation will escalate further, involving cricket, farming, and political communities alike.
