Farmers, police clash in Hansi during protest against Haryana CM’s Independence Day event
Farm unions, khap panchayats were demanding an arrest in August 4 murder of Hisar dairy operative; SP seen throwing stones, says it was necessary to disperse crowd; Opposition slams police action
On August 15, 2026, a clash erupted between police and farmer unions during a protest in Hansi against Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini's Independence Day event. Six police personnel, including Superintendent Vinod Kumar, and several protesters sustained injuries due to stone pelting on both sides. Over a dozen farmer leaders and around 150 unidentified individuals were arrested, facing charges like attempt to murder, rioting, unlawful assembly, and causing hurt to a public servant.
The protesters, some of whom were women, aimed to disrupt the event demanding the arrest of the prime accused in the murder of dairy worker Jeevan Kundu, which occurred on August 4 in Hisar. Earlier, they had announced plans to disrupt the programme, alleging that the Chief Minister was involved in the crime. Police spokesperson Vinod Kumar stated that protesters arrived from various locations using tractor-trolleys and vehicles, arriving a few days before the event.
He admitted that both protesters and police engaged in stone pelting and attempted to disrupt the police barricades. Kumar also mentioned that police resorted to stone pelting to disperse the crowd and maintain control. The All-India Kisan Sabha condemned the police action, demanding the release of detained leaders, return of impounded vehicles, and arrest of the accused in Kundu's murder.
Opposition parties criticized the police response, with Congress Rohtak MP Deepender Hooda calling for a fair investigation into the allegations.
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