Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Haryana Farmers Clash With Police Over Paddy Procurement
Farmers in Haryana wanted the government to begin buying their paddy crop.
They marched in Shahabad to make this demand.
Police placed barricades in front of the procession.
The farmers and police then clashed.
Police used water cannons to disperse the crowd.
The farmers continued their demonstration.
The main disagreement was about when official paddy procurement should begin.
The situation became tense as police tried to stop the march.
Farmers clashed with police in Shahabad, Kurukshetra, Haryana.
The farmers demanded the immediate start of government paddy procurement.
Police erected barricades to stop the farmers’ procession.
Police used water cannons to disperse the protesters.
Tensions continued as farmers persisted despite police efforts to contain the march.
- Who
- Farmers and police in Haryana.
- What
- Farmers clashed with police while demanding the immediate commencement of government paddy procurement.
- Where
- Shahabad, Kurukshetra, Haryana.
- Why
- The farmers wanted official procurement operations to begin for their paddy crop.
Farmers’ position
Police response
Paddy procurement
Farmers’ position
Farmers demanded that the government immediately begin official procurement of their paddy crop.
Police response
Police attempted to contain the procession by erecting barricades and using water cannons.
Demonstration
Farmers’ position
Farmers continued marching and demonstrating despite efforts to stop the procession.
Police response
Police sought to stop or disperse the procession, leading to a clash.
- Location
- Shahabad, Kurukshetra, Haryana
- Protesters
- Farmers
- Main demand
- Immediate commencement of government paddy procurement
- Police action
- Barricades and water cannons
- Crop involved
- Paddy
- Situation
- Tensions rose as the demonstration continued