Republic Day Parade and Tractor rally have cops on tenterhooks
On this auspicious occasion of Republic Day 2021, Delhi Police has to be more vigilant and cautious than ever. The strong forces of national security and farmers' protests have risen apprehensions of havoc. The end Republic Day's parade will not end in lowering of security or alert. The forces will be guarding the streets even after clearance of Rajpath and exit of VIPs, investigating every possibility of 'Kisan Gantantra Parade' which may come in the form of tractor rally fluttering in the capital. It will head from noon and end around evening at the starting point in the parade.
The farmers' protests have entered third month, but there's no sign of a breakage of deadlock between farmers unions and government even after eleven rounds of negotiations. Both parties stand firm on their demands. Farmers want nothing less than complete repeal of laws while the government is ready to make some amends but the proposal has been rejected by farmers. This tractor rally has been ambushed as a challenge for cops to maintain law and order. As a result they imposed restrictions. As per the reports, tractors have arrived from neighbouring states. As the new flew in, police tried to keep count under 20000 by allowing only 5000 tractors from each border. Intelligence reported that containers with 3-4 tractors have been spotted on National Highway.
A part of the rally will rise from Singhu Border, passing through Kanjhawala, Bawana, Auchandi and KMP expressway while others from Tikri will go throughNangloi, Najafgarh and Western Peripheral Expressway. Another part from Ghazipur will pass through Apsara border and Hapur. All will return to their original point. Delhi police has denied entry to any tractor with modifications or amour like structures in rally. "Organizers should ensure the absence of horses, elephants, camels, bullock carts, rickshaws and trolleys in rally. Vehicles like two wheeler JCBs, modified tractors are not allowed," letter to organizers read.
Only identified volunteers with distinctive outfits are allowed with their details conveyed to police. Not more than 2500 volunteers can be deployed on routes. Blockage of roads is not allowed and at least two third of space should be left for movement of traffic. The tractors need to be moving without any dharna or demonstration midway. No objection Certificate from land owning agencies except BSES, NDPL, Delhi Fire Service has been mandated and has to be produced in original form when asked by police. Names and Phone Numbers of leaders have been circulated. Consumption of drugs or disorderly conduct should be checked by organizers. Any violation will be followed by legal repercussions. Acrobatics, stunt driving and martial arts have been banned. Firecrackers or any combustible substance is forbidden.
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