Over 80 Cops Injured in Clashes with Protesting Farmers During Tractor Rally, Says Delhi Police

Over 80 Cops Injured in Clashes with Protesting Farmers During Tractor Rally, Says Delhi Police As many as 83 Delhi police perso...

Over 80 Cops Injured in Clashes with Protesting Farmers During Tractor Rally, Says Delhi Police

As many as 83 Delhi police personnel sustained injuries in the clashes that erupted in various parts of the national capital on Tuesday after hordes of rampaging protesters broke through barriers, pelted stones, fought with the cops, overturned vehicles and damaged property. Delhi Police Additional PRO Anil Mittal confirmed the toll.

Joint Commissioner of Police Alok Kumar told ANI, "Additional DCP (East) Manjeet had a close shave as an attempt was made to mow him down."

Of the 83, 34 cops were injured in East District alone. The data is still being compiled from all over Delhi and its suburbs.

The police said protesting farmers violated the conditions pre-agreed for their tractor parade and indulge in violence and vandalism, leaving 83 of its personnel injured. In a statement, the police also claimed it did all due diligence in following the conditions for the rally, but the protesters began their march much ahead of the scheduled time and extensive damage to public property was caused during the violence by them.