Forces deployed to maintain peace at Ghazipur border: ADG (Law and Order)
Farmers Protest at Ghazipur border: Day after high-voltage drama at the Ghazipur border on Thursday night, the Uttar Pradesh police on Friday stated that the security was tightened to see that no rowdy element enter into protest.
The ADG (Law and order) stated that "the Uttar Pradesh government had said from the beginning that we'll find solution by talking to farmers."
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"Everything so far has been done in accordance with it. Tightening of security yesterday or today was done to see that no rowdy element enters into protest to disturb atmosphere," ADG added.
He further said that "Some people expressed baseless doubts & spread it among others. We've been saying from beginning that we'll seek a solution only through talks. There's peace in UP even today. Our officers are making rounds and talking to farmers."
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"There's no lack of communication," he added.
Adding, he said that "We'll take next steps only after taking everyone into confidence. Forces deployed to maintain peace there (Ghazipur border) and talks are going on with farmers."
"Some farmers have withdrawn their protest. Police won't do anything illegal, we're doing everything via talks," he said.
There was a late-night drama at Ghazipur border as BKU leader Rakesh Tikait broke down while speaking to media as he said that "We will not go anywhere till action is taken against those who lathi-charged farmers."
The Uttar Pradesh government had issued ultimatum to farmers to vacate or be removed.
-PTC News
