Haryana makes adequate security arrangements for farmers protest

Ahead of the farmers protest called "Delhi gherao" on Friday, Haryana Director General of Police (DGP), BS Sandhu on Thursday appealed to the farmers not to violate law and order, and not to carry any stick or weapon with them.

A spokesman of the Police Department said that adequate security arrangements have been made in the entire State. Along with additional police force in all districts, 25 companies of Central Armed Police Forces have also been deputed so as to avoid any untoward incident. 

Adequate arrangements of traffic police would be made at all routes to ensure smooth movement of vehicles so that people may not face any inconvenience. Also, police has been directed to keep strict vigil on people participating in the protest, he added.

The spokesman said that the DGPs of neighbouring states have been requested to direct their officers to make people aware about not carrying weapons and cooperate with the police in maintaining law and order. Apart from this, directions have been issued to Divisional Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners and Superintendents of Police to ensure proper security measures in their areas.

"If anyone is found violating law and order, strict action would be initiated against him," the spokesman added.