India Police block roads into Delhi, stop farmers disrupting budget day

Indian Police and paramilitary on Monday dug ditches, spread razor wire across roads into New Delhi. This is to prevent protesting farmers from entering the capital as the nation prepares to deliver its annual budget. Internet and messaging services were blocked in several neighbourhoods on the outskirts where protests turned violent. Security was stepped up around parliament and other important government offices in the central district. A senior official, who wished to remain anonymous in line with official policy, said “the government has increased security to avoid any clash or…

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