Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij said his government is ready for a probe into the last month’s clash between farmers and police but warned that farm leaders too could face action if they’re found to be at fault.
Vij offered an “impartial” inquiry into the ” Karnal episode” as farmers continued their dharna outside the district headquarters for the third day, demanding action over the August 28 lathicharge.
Their main demands centres around the suspension of then SDM Ayush Sinha, who was caught on tape allegedly telling policemen to “break heads” of farmers if they cross the line.
Karnal DC, meanwhile, appealed to farmers to cooperate in finding a solution through a dialogue. The avenues of dialogue with farmers have been kept open by the administration, said the DC.The district administration is continuously appealing to them to end the dharna, the DC said, adding that the law and order in the district is fine. The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) spearheading the farmers’ stir against the Centre’s farm laws had earlier said a murder case should be registered against Sinha over his alleged remarks. Farmer leaders on Thursday said they will be holding a meeting on September 11 in Karnal to decide the future course of action.
