The eruption of violence has been reported in Uttar Pradesh’s Lakhimpur-Kheri after the farmers protesting against the state government were allegedly attacked. A group of unidentified persons allegedly opened fire at the farmers. Some of the farmers were reportedly even run over by a vehicle.

The infuriated farmers set three jeeps on fire after some of the protestors were run over by the vehicles. One of the vehicles belongs to Ashish Mishra, son of Union Minister of State for Home, Ajay Mishra Teni.

Earlier in the day, thousands of farmers had marched to Tikuniya on Sunday and staged protests against the Uttar Pradesh government. Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya was scheduled to reach Banvir village to attend a program organized by the union minister.

However, farmers occupied the helipad site at Maharaja Agrasen Sports Ground, where his helicopter was to land. Following this, the Deputy Chief Minister's program was changed and he reached Lakhimpur by road from Lucknow.

The agitated farmers in Tikunia protested by uprooting the hoardings welcoming him. The farmers came from adjoining villages like Palia, Bhira, Bijua, Khajuria, and Sampurna Nagar with black flags in their hands.

Meanwhile, Bhartiya Kisan Union spokesman Rakesh Tikait said that he is reaching Lakhimpur to meet the injured farmers. A heavy deployment of forces has been made in the area and police from adjoining districts are also being called in to control the situation.

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