Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Farmer Leaders Detained in Mohali Aerotropolis Land Row
Some farmers in Punjab are upset because the government wants to take their land for a big new project called Aerotropolis.
The farmers think the money they're being offered isn't fair.
So, they planned to protest, but the police stopped them by detaining their leaders.
The government says they're giving a lot of money for the land, but the farmers disagree.
This has caused a big argument between the farmers and the government.
GMADA announced land acquisition awards for 3,522.98 acres in eight villages for the Aerotropolis Project.
Total compensation package is approximately Rs 23,457 crore for the development of E to J blocks.
Police detained several farmer leaders, including Kamaljit Singh, Makhan Singh, Sewa Singh, and Nachhattar Singh Baidwan, ahead of a proposed protest.
Heavy police deployment was seen outside the GMADA office to prevent demonstrations.
Farmers are protesting, rejecting the compensation terms offered by the Punjab government.
- Who
- Farmer leaders and the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA)
- What
- Land acquisition for the Aerotropolis Project and subsequent protests by farmers
- When
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Mohali, Punjab, India
- Why
- Farmers reject compensation terms offered by the Punjab government
- Land Acquired
- 3,522.98 acres
- Compensation Package
- Rs 23,457 crore
- Villages Involved
- Eight villages
- Farmer Leaders Detained
- Kamaljit Singh, Makhan Singh, Sewa Singh, Nachhattar Singh Baidwan
- Protest Location
- GMADA office, Mohali