Karnal standoff ends as Haryana government orders probe : Rashtra News #Karnal #standoff #ends #Haryana #government #orders #probe Ex-HC judge to investigate lathi charge; IAS officer Sinha sent on leave for probe period The standoff between protesting farmers and the Haryana government over the August 28 baton charge during a protest in Bastara in Karnal,
In yet another instance of clashes between farmers and police, chaos broke out in Haryana's Karnal this morning amid protests against a BJP event. Barricades were knocked down despite huge police presence.
Haryana Police on Sunday said that reports of a 55-year-old farmer dying of a heart attack due to injuries received during force used by police are false.
On Saturday, at least 10 farmers were injured in baton charge during a protest. A government officer was seen asking police to ‘smash heads’ of farmers.
A video showing a top district official in Haryana asking policemen to ensure farmers who are protesting against BJP leaders get "head injuries" have surfaced on social media, drawing criticism from a wide section.