New Delhi [India], January 26 (ANI): Protests against the Central agri laws intensified in the national capital on Tuesday as groups of farmers were seen indulging in vandalism of public property and targeting police personnel deployed for Republic Day security.
Several Delhi metro stations closed as farmers' protest turns violent, check list here - Thousands of tractors rolled into Delhi even as the 72nd Republic Day parade was underway.
Tractor rally: Protestors attempt to run over police personnel as violence breaks out - Thousands of tractors rolled into Delhi and vandalism was reported from ITO where the Police Headquarters are situated.
New Delhi [India], January 26 (ANI): Violence continued near ITO area in the national capital as tractors driven by protestors deliberately tried to run over police personnel deployed in the area.
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A man hangs on to pole holding a Sikh flag along with a farm union flag at the historic Red Fort monument in New Delhi. Tens of thousands of protesting farmers drove long lines of tractors into India s capital on Tuesday, breaking through police barricades, defying tear gas and storming the historic Red Fort as the nation celebrated Republic Day.
The day started with proud images of Republic Day celebrations from across the country. Just as India s military might and cultural diversity were on display at the Rajpath during the traditional January 26 parade, reports of protesting farmers defying police orders started pouring in from Delhi borders. Soon, it became amply clear that things were going to turn ugly, and it happened rapidly.