Punjab farmers call off stir

CHANDIGARH, OCT. 16. Farmers in Punjab, who had launched a massive stir on Oct. 13 including rail blockade on paddy procurement issue, today called off their agitation following the Centre's announcement of relief package for the farmers of the State.

A report from Sangrur said that the farmers at Tapa Mandi station cleared the rail tracks early this morning. This led to resumption of services of more than a dozen local trains, including the Dhuri-Bhatinda inter-city, which had been either cancelled or diverted.

The agitation, which was launched by five Kisan unions, including Bhartiya Kisan Union (EKTA), Punjab Kisan Sabha, Kirti Kisan Sabha, All-India Kisan Sabha and Punjab Khet Majdoor Sabha, was mainly concentrated in Bathinda, Mansa and Sangrur districts of the Malwa region, leading to disruption of rail services on the main Ferozepur-Ludhiana line.

- UNI

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