The Uttar Pradesh government has tightened its security arrangements in view of the Jat agitation in western districts. An official spokesperson said Jat agitators would not be allowed to disrupt rail or road traffic in the state.The Supreme Court had directed the three neighbouring states of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan to ensure that the supply of water and other essential commodities to Delhi is not affected.In Jyotiba Phule Nagar district of UP, railway authorities have lodged another FIR against one thousand more agitators at Railway Protection Force for disrupting rail traffic. They had already lodged an FIR against 1500 agitators on 19th of this month.Police has also arrested 6 Jat protesters near Kailsa railway station for trying to disturb rail traffic.After removing their blockade after 15 days from rail tracks Jats are continuing their stir in front of Kafurganj railway station in Jyotiba Phule Nagar district. They are demanding reservation in central services under OBC quota. In Haryana, Jat agitators continue to block the railway tracks disrupting rail traffic in the state. On Thursday, a division bench of the Punjab and Haryana High Court headed by the Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi has directed the Jat leaders to vacate the rail tracks immediately. The copy of the judgement is being served to the Jat leaders in all districts by the respective Deputy Commissioners as per the direction of the court. The National President of Jat Aarakshan Sangarsh Samiti said that they have not received the copy of the judgement yet. He said, decision to lift the dharna from the rail track would be taken after the meeting of Jat leaders. Meanwhile, Railway Superintendent of Police told that railway police have been alerted to tackle any situation.
News On AIR | March 25, 2011 8:25 PM
Jat agitators continue to block rail movement in UP, Haryana