Farmers Call Off Protest In Haryana After IAS Official Sent On Leave

Saturday, 11 September 2021Newsdesk

A week-long stalemate between farmers and the BJP government in Haryana was finally resolved today as demonstrators called off their protest over IAS officer Ayush Sinha's controversial "crack their (farmers) heads" remark that he made last month.

New Delhi, 11 September 2021

As per news report of NDTV, Both the sides agreed on a month-long probe by a former judge against the IAS officer and that he will remain on a leave during this period. High drama unfolded in Karnal over the last week as large gatherings were banned and mobile internet services were suspended to contain the farmers' protest. Demands were raised to dismiss Mr Sinha after he was caught on camera, making the comments that sparked massive outrage. Ayush Sinha, who was the Sub-Divisional Magistrate of Karnal, was removed from his post as the controversy blew up.

Source - NDTV