800 Farmers were already released & 450 more to be released today : Sukhchain Gill
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, March 24-
Adopting a considerate approach towards farmers, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Govt has decided to immediately release 450 more farmers from the police detention.
Sharing details, IGP Headquarters Dr Sukhchain Singh Gill, on Monday, informed that Punjab Government has already released approximately 800 farmers from the police custody.
He further emphasised that the Punjab Chief Minister has directed the immediate release of farmers including women, differently-abled individuals, farmers with medical conditions, and those above the age of 60. "In line with the directives of the Punjab Government, we are prioritising the release of such farmers and about 450 farmers are being released today," he said.
Addressing about another grievance of the farmers related to their belongings, the IGP said that Punjab Government has issued strict directions in this regard and nobody will be permitted to misappropriate the belongings of farmers.
