Farmers' March to Delhi Halted at Shambhu Border Amid Protest Against Proposed India-US Trade Deal
Hundreds of farmers from Punjab were stopped at the Shambhu border on Tuesday as they attempted to march towards Delhi to participate in a Kisan Mahapanchayat opposing the proposed India-US trade agreement. Haryana Police prevented the farmers from crossing into the state by setting up extensive barricades at the Punjab-Haryana border. The security arrangements resembled those seen during the 2024 "Delhi Chalo" farmers' movement, when multiple layers of barricades were installed to block access to the national capital. Unable to proceed, the farmers staged a protest at the Shambhu border, accusing authorities of restricting their right to peacefully demonstrate in Delhi. Farmers gather at the Shambhu border after being stopped by police while marching towards Delhi for a protest. BKU Shaheed Bhagat Singh leader Tezveer Singh alleged that Haryana Police had placed barricades within Punjab's territory and criticized the Punjab government for failing to oppose the m...