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Economic Times | 06 Feb, 2021 | 08.40AM IST

Farmers' Protest Updates: Security tightened in light of 'Chakka Jaam' appeals in Delhi

Extensive barricading measures undertaken at Ghazipur border with water cannon vehicles deployed, as a preemptive measure to deal with possible disturbances.

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08:40 AM

Around 50,000 personnel of Delhi Police, Paramilitary & Reserve Forces deployed in Delhi-NCR region. At least 12 metro stations in the national capital have been put on alert for closing the entry & exit, in view of any disturbance.

- Delhi Police

08:40 AM

Paramilitary forces deployed at various parts of Delhi-NCR

To assist Delhi Police in maintaining law and order situation amid 'Chakka Jaam' call by farmers, Paramilitary Forces have been deployed at various parts of Delhi-NCR including borders.
08:18 AM

Firefighting operation continues in Mankhurd

08:14 AM

We call on authorities & protesters to exercise maximum restraint in ongoing farmers' protests. The rights to peaceful assembly & expression should be protected both offline & online. It's crucial to find equitable solutions with due respect to human rights for all.

- UN Human Rights

07:25 AM

Extensive barricading measures undertaken at Ghazipur border

07:22 AM

Deployment of police personnel at Red Fort

07:22 AM

Security personnel deployed at Minto Bridge area

The area has been blockaded as a preemptory counter-measure to thwart 'Chakka Jaam' calls announced by farmer unions which are protesting the new farm laws.
07:21 AM

Delhi: Security tightened, in light of 'Chakka Jaam' appeals by farmer unions

06:40 AM

Ghazipur border: Protesters' demonstrations against farm laws continue

06:22 AM

AAP received over Rs 37.52 crore in donations in 2019-20: EC

Aam Aadmi Party received over Rs 37.52 crore in donations in 2019-20 with party leader and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal contributing at least Rs 1.20 lakh to party fund, as per EC.
06:22 AM

Hafizul Hasan took oath of office as a new cabinet minister in Ranchi

06:21 AM

Heavy snowfall impedes daily life in Shimla

Heavy snowfall impeded daily life in the capital city of Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. The city has been blanketed in snow since it received a spell of snowfall on Feb 4.
06:20 AM

Police arrest 5 in kidnapping case of local doctor

"One of the kidnappers wanted to marry his girlfriend & needed money. Upon investigation one accused was questioned who led to other four. They were demanding Rs 20 lakhs ransom. Doctor returned safely," says police.
06:19 AM

Bihar: Police in Gaya bust arms smuggling racket

"We got a secret tip of an illegal arms consignment. A team was constituted & a raid was conducted. Five pistols, 10 magazines & about Rs 61,000 cash was recovered. Two people arrested," says police
06:16 AM

Chhattisgarh CM Baghel meets Piyush Goel

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