Police barricades knocked down in Sirsa by farmers to protest the sedition charge and arrest of farmers in connection with Thursday incident

News Desk: Police barricades were knocked down in Haryana’s Sirsa this afternoon as farmers began their demonstration against a sedition case and arrests that followed. Despite a massive deployment of paramilitary troops, the protesters continued to demonstrate.

Five farmers were charged with sedition and arrested in early morning raids on Thursday for allegedly attacking BJP leader and Haryana Assembly’s Deputy Speaker Ranbir Gangwa on July 11.

Sirsa, which is about 250 km from Delhi, has been on high alert since morning as farmer leaders demanded the release of those arrested.

This afternoon, a 20-member committee of farmers met a group of officials to discuss their demands.