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Agriculture
Farmers and Labourers Block Railway Tracks in Devidaspura, Punjab
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 02:45 PM
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Farmers and labourers staged a protest in Devidaspura, Punjab, obstructing railway tracks and halting train movement.
A group of farmers and labourers gathered in Devidaspura, Punjab, and blocked the railway line early today. The protesters positioned themselves on the tracks, causing an immediate suspension of train services passing through the area.
Railway officials reported that several passenger and freight trains were delayed as a result of the obstruction. The authorities have deployed police personnel to the site to clear the tracks and restore normal operations.
Local media indicated that the demonstration was aimed at drawing attention to agrarian issues, though no specific demands were quoted in the initial reports. The situation remains under close watch as officials negotiate with the demonstrators.
The blockage is expected to be cleared once the protest is dispersed, but the incident highlights ongoing tensions in the agricultural sector of Punjab.
Railway officials reported that several passenger and freight trains were delayed as a result of the obstruction. The authorities have deployed police personnel to the site to clear the tracks and restore normal operations.
Local media indicated that the demonstration was aimed at drawing attention to agrarian issues, though no specific demands were quoted in the initial reports. The situation remains under close watch as officials negotiate with the demonstrators.
The blockage is expected to be cleared once the protest is dispersed, but the incident highlights ongoing tensions in the agricultural sector of Punjab.