FIR Filed Against 31 Activists Following Pipeline Protest in Hansi, Haryana
Day after pipeline protest for drinking water, FIR against 31 in Haryana’s Hansi
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In Hansi, Haryana, police have filed an FIR against 31 farm activists for attempting to damage a drinking water pipeline and blocking traffic during a protest. The demonstration, driven by villagers' demands for access to water from the Rajli-Hansi pipeline, escalated tensions with authorities.
- 01An FIR was filed against 31 farm activists and several unidentified protesters for obstructing a drinking water pipeline project in Hansi, Haryana.
- 02The protest involved blocking the Hansi-Barwala road for approximately two-and-a-half hours, leading to significant traffic disruption.
- 03Key figures in the protest included farmer leaders such as Anoop Chanot and Beliram Fauji, who announced plans for an indefinite hunger strike.
- 04The villagers demand access to water from the Rajli-Hansi pipeline, which they argue should benefit their community.
- 05Officials claim the pipeline is designated solely for Hansi town's water supply, leading to ongoing tensions.
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In Hansi, Haryana, the local police have registered an FIR against 31 farm activists and several unidentified protesters following a demonstration that aimed to secure access to drinking water from the Rajli-Hansi pipeline. The protest, which took place in Chanot village, escalated as activists allegedly attempted to damage the pipeline and blocked the Hansi-Barwala road, causing traffic disruptions for nearly two-and-a-half hours. Hansi SP Vinod Kumar stated that the complaint was filed by Sheela Devi, a sub-divisional officer from the public health department. Despite appeals from officials, the protesters continued their agitation, demanding a connection to the pipeline. Prominent farmer leaders involved include Anoop Chanot and Beliram Fauji, who announced plans for an indefinite hunger strike starting Wednesday. The villagers argue that they should benefit from the pipeline passing through their area, while officials maintain it is intended solely for Hansi town.
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The ongoing protests and hunger strikes may disrupt local governance and public services in Hansi.
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