Railway Network Disrupted by Farmers' Protest in Punjab

Trains were disrupted in Punjab as farmers staged a 'rail roko' protest for two hours, demanding justice for the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri incident, legal MSP guarantees, and loans waivers. The demonstration, organized by Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, affected 17 trains without cancellations or diversions.

On Thursday, the movement of several trains came to a halt in Punjab as farmers took to the tracks in a two-hour 'rail roko' protest advocating for their demands, including justice relating to the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri incident.

The protest, spearheaded by Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, commenced at 12:30 pm across 33 locations in the state, marking the third anniversary of the Lakhimpur Kheri tragedy where eight individuals were killed during farm law protests.

Despite disruptions, railway officials confirmed that no train was canceled or diverted, with halted services resuming at stations equipped with passenger amenities. Protests continued in various areas with demands for a legal guarantee of MSP, loan waivers, and more immediate actions to meet the farmers' needs.

(With inputs from agencies.)