Farmers Pause Protest, Traffic Resumes on Noida Expressway After Talks With Authorities

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:08pm on 02 Dec 2024,Monday International

Traffic resumed on the Noida-Greater Noida and Yamuna Expressways after protesting farmers paused their march toward Delhi following discussions with the Gautam Buddh Nagar administration. Heavy traffic jams were reported earlier as farmers from the Bhartiya Kisan Parishad (BKP), supported by other farmer groups, protested for compensation under new agricultural laws. Protesters gathered at Noida's Dalit Prerna Sthal, temporarily blocking highways and breaking barricades. Police heightened security, deployed anti-riot gear, and used drones for surveillance. Farmers plan further protests on December 6 in Delhi, Kerala, Uttarakhand, and Tamil Nadu.

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