The Delhi Police has named Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) spokesperson Rakesh Tikait, Yogendra Yadav, and several other key leaders for the violence that broke out in several parts of national capital Delhi on Republic Day. "FIR by Delhi Police mentions the names of 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 spokesperson Rakesh Tikait," said Delhi Police in a statement on Wednesday. So far, the Delhi Police has registered a total of 22 FIRs in connection with farmers' violence during the rally. The police has also started action and detained 200 protesters in connection with violence during the tractor rally.

Source: dna January 27, 2021 11:15 UTC