Using facial recognition system to identify accused, no culprit will be spared, says Delhi Police Commissioner on tractor rally violence

The farmers' tractor march in the national capital on Republic Day took a violent turn as a section of protesters broke police barricades and entered parts of the city which was not earmarked for their protest. Their inceddents of clashes between protesters and police was reported from some areas in which several people were injured and vehicles overturned. The police resorted to lathicharge and fired teargas shells to disperse the protestors.

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New Delhi: The Delhi Police Commissioner SN Shrivastava on Wednesday (January 27, 2021) said that the farmer leaders were also involved in the tractor rally violence that took place in the national capital on January 26. He stated that the farmer unions did not follow conditions set for the tractor rally that was supposed to be held between 12 pm and 5 pm. Shrivastava informed that they are using facial recognition system to identify accused and that no culprit will be spared. 

The farmers' tractor march in the national capital on Republic Day took a violent turn as a section of protesters broke police barricades and entered parts of the city which was not earmarked for their protest.

Inceddents of clashes between protesters and police was reported from some areas in which several people were injured and vehicles overturned. The police resorted to lathicharge and fired teargas shells to disperse the protestors.

Though the farmers union leaders distanced themselves from the violence and blamed the administration for the confusion. The Delhi Police registered more than 15 FIRs in connection with the protesting farmers' tractor parade.

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27 January 2021

20:20 PM

Delhi Police: Farmer leaders were also involved in the violence that broke out during tractor rally. 

20:20 PM

Delhi Police Commissioner SN Shrivastava: 19 accused have been arrested and 50 people have been detained. They are being questioned.

20:10 PM

Delhi Police Commissioner SN Shrivastava: By late evening of January 25, it came to fore that they (farmers) were not keeping their words. They brought forward the aggressive & militant elements who occupied the stage & delivered provocative speeches which made their intentions clear. 394 police personnel sustained injuries in the violence (during the tractor rally on Jan 26) and several of them are still admitted to hospitals. Some of them are admitted to ICU wards. 

394 police personnel sustained injuries in the violence (during the tractor rally on Jan 26) and several of them are still admitted to hospitals. Some of them are admitted to ICU wards: Delhi Police Commissioner SN Shrivastava pic.twitter.com/QkXgvIvD3a

— ANI (@ANI) January 27, 2021

20:07 PM

Delhi Police Commissioner SN Srivastava briefs media on farmers' tractor rally: Keeping in mind the interests of the security of the people of Delhi, it was decided that some terms and conditions be imposed, it was given to them in writing - the rally was to last from 12pm - 5pm, it was to be led by farmer leaders and leaders must accompany their groups. It was also given to them in writing that there should be no more than 5000 tractors (in the rally) and there should be no weapon with them. 

Keeping in mind the interests of the security of the people of Delhi, it was decided that some terms & conditions be imposed, it was given to them in writing - the rally was to last from 12pm -5pm, it was to be led by farmer leaders & leaders must accompany their groups: Delhi CP pic.twitter.com/wiYDBIQTjU

— ANI (@ANI) January 27, 2021

18:50 PM

Delhi's Chilla border: Some farmers seen taking off their tents at following the announcement by Thakur Bhanu Pratap Singh, president of Bharatiya Kisan Union (Bhanu), that the organisation is ending the protest in the light of violence during farmers' tractor rally on January 26. (ANI)

#WATCH: Some farmers seen taking off their tents at Chilla border following announcement of Thakur Bhanu Pratap Singh, president of Bharatiya Kisan Union (Bhanu), that the organisation is ending the protest in the light of violence during farmers' tractor rally y'day.#FarmLaws pic.twitter.com/wgDIeKnUMf

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) January 27, 2021

18:45 PM

Delhi's Ghazipur border: Farmers protest against Rashtriya Kisan Mazdoor Sangathan leader VM Singh following his announcement to withdraw from the agitation. (ANI visuals)

Delhi: Farmers protest against Rashtriya Kisan Mazdoor Sangathan leader VM Singh following his announcement to withdraw from the agitation.

Visuals from Ghazipur border. https://t.co/CYKZoH9y4y pic.twitter.com/MEhgOIOxkl

— ANI (@ANI) January 27, 2021

17:47 PM

VM Singh, National Convener of Rashtriya Kisan Mazdoor Sangathan: This is the decision of Rashtriya Kisan Mazdoor Sangathan and not of AIKSCC (All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee). This is the decision of VM Singh, Rashtriya Kisan Mazdoor Sangathan and all office bearers. 

This is the decision of Rashtriya Kisan Mazdoor Sangathan & not of AIKSCC (All India Kisan Sangharsh Coordination Committee). This is the decision of VM Singh, Rashtriya Kisan Mazdoor Sangathan & all office bearers: VM Singh, National Convener of Rashtriya Kisan Mazdoor Sangathan pic.twitter.com/dTtW45ZMXL

— ANI (@ANI) January 27, 2021

16:54 PM

Thakur Bhanu Pratap Singh, president of Bharatiya Kisan Union (Bhanu): I am deeply pained by whatever happened in Delhi yesterday and ending our 58-day protest.

I am deeply pained by whatever happened in Delhi yesterday and ending our 58-day protest: Thakur Bhanu Pratap Singh, president of Bharatiya Kisan Union (Bhanu) at Chilla border pic.twitter.com/5WNdxM9Iqo

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) January 27, 2021

15:01 PM

According to ANI, Delhi Police has also filed FIR against farmer leaders Darshan Pal, Rajinder Singh, Balbir Singh Rajewal, Buta Singh Burjgil and Joginder Singh Ugraha for breach of NOC issued regarding farmers' tractor rally.

"FIR also mentions the name of BKU spox Rakesh Tikait," ANI quoted Delhi Police as saying.

15:00 PM

Samyukt Kisan Morcha: Most of the farmer organisations who are part of the ongoing farmers' agitation today held a meeting under the chairmanship of Balbir Singh Rajewal. Sincere appreciation was conveyed to struggling farmers for extending an unprecedented response to Kisan Republic Day Parade. The concerned organisations discussed the violent incidents in New Delhi and concluded that the Centre has been severely shaken by this peasant agitation. Therefore, a dirty conspiracy was hatched with Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee and others against the peaceful struggle of other farmer organizations, who had set up their own separate protest site after 15 days of the beginning of this Farmers' agitation. They were not part of the organisations which jointly undertook the struggle.

14:52 PM

Delhi: Yogendra Yadav among several leaders booked for violence during farmers' tractor march, say sources.

14:10 PM

Delhi Police names nine farm leaders including Yogendra Yadav in an FIR, as many as 22 FIRs have been filed so far. 

12:17 PM

A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a judicial probe into the violence unleashed after the farmers’ tractor march on Tuesday. The plea has been filed by an advocate, who has demanded a judicial probe into Tuesday’s violence and chaos in the national capital and dishonouring of the national flag at the historic Red Fort. The petitioner has demanded the top court to constitute a three-member panel of retired judges to probe the case.

11:16 AM

More than 300 police personnel injured in violence during farmers' tractor parade: Delhi Police (PTI) 

10:48 AM

A senior Home Ministry official said additional paramilitary troops will be brought in for deployment in sensitive places in Delhi. The exact number of additional troops was not known immediately, but officials suggested that it could be around 1,500 to 2,000 personnel (about 15 to 20 companies). Around 4,500 paramilitary personnel were already deployed for law and order duties ahead of Republic Day.

10:46 AM

Union Home Minister Amit Shah met senior officials from the Home Ministry to take stock of the law and order situation in the national capital, following the violence. During the meeting, the decision to deploy additional paramilitary personnel was taken. The meeting was attended by Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla, Delhi Police Commissioner SN Shrivastava among others. Shah is also understood to have directed the Delhi Police to identify and take action against those involved in the violence

10:45 AM

The tractor rally by farmers saw violence at several places in Delhi as protestors clashed with police and broke barricades. Protesters breached the Red Fort premises and waved flags they were carrying from its ramparts.

10:44 AM

Delhi Police has registered as many as 22 FIRs in connection with the violence which broke out during the farmers' tractor rally in the national capital on Tuesday. According to sources in Delhi Police, a total of 5 FIRs have been lodged in Eastern Range.