Farmers end Karnal protest after Haryana govt orders probe into August 28 lathi-charge

The Haryana government on Saturday ordered a probe into the August 28 lathi-charge on farmers and sent IAS officer Ayush Sinha on leave. Following this, the farmers have called off their protest outside Karnal district headquarters.

Farmers protesting outside the Karnal district headquarters called off their protest on Saturday after the Haryana government ordered a probe into the August 28 clash between farmers and police. The government also sent IAS officer Ayush Sinha, who is at the center of a row between the two sides, on leave. At a joint press conference with farmers, Haryana Additional Chief Secretary Devender Singh said the probe will be conducted by a retired judge and will be completed within a month. IAS officer Ayush Sinha will remain on leave during the time, he added.