Farmers protesting against restricting water supply of Kanwarsen canal today clashed with the police here, resulting in injuries to several people. The farmers and livestock rearers are protesting for the last 11 days in the Lunkaransar area, demanding supply of water from the canal, the police said. The police alleged that when they asked protesters to clear the highway, they started throwing stones, while the protesters alleged that the police fired teargas shells to disperse them. The farmers are protesting against the government's decision to restrict water supply of the canal. Bikaner district Collector Anil Gupta said the highway has been cleared of the protesters and the situation is under control.

Source: dna July 14, 2017 19:24 UTC