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Agriculture
Farmers Surround SSP Office in Jagraon, Punjab
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 03:16 PM
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Farmers in Jagraon, Punjab, staged a protest by encircling the Senior Superintendent of Police office to press their demands.
Jagraon, a town in Punjab's Ludhiana district, witnessed a farmer-led demonstration on Saturday as protesters formed a human chain around the office of the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP). The gathering, organized by local farmer groups, was aimed at highlighting unresolved agrarian issues, though specific grievances were not detailed in the initial reports.
According to on‑ground sources, the demonstration remained peaceful, with participants holding placards and chanting slogans. Police officials monitored the situation but did not report any clashes or arrests. The SSP's office was temporarily inaccessible, prompting routine administrative work to be shifted elsewhere.
Local authorities have indicated that they are in contact with farmer representatives to discuss the concerns raised. The protest adds to a series of recent agrarian demonstrations across Punjab, reflecting ongoing tensions between the farming community and government agencies.
According to on‑ground sources, the demonstration remained peaceful, with participants holding placards and chanting slogans. Police officials monitored the situation but did not report any clashes or arrests. The SSP's office was temporarily inaccessible, prompting routine administrative work to be shifted elsewhere.
Local authorities have indicated that they are in contact with farmer representatives to discuss the concerns raised. The protest adds to a series of recent agrarian demonstrations across Punjab, reflecting ongoing tensions between the farming community and government agencies.